Macy, a 1-year-old, becomes curious and looks around for her father when he hides behind the door in her room. In the context of Piaget's cognitive-stage theory, Macy is exhibiting
A) mental combination.
B) object permanence.
C) operant conditioning.
D) habituation.

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Macy is exhibiting object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed. This is a key development in the sensorimotor stage of Piaget's cognitive-stage theory, typically occurring around 8 months of age or older.

Macy, a 1-Year-Old, Becomes Curious and Looks Around for Her