Damika (12-months-old) watched as his infant-toddler teacher put two dolls in the box. The box had a hole in it so that he could pull out one doll at a time. We would expect him to:

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At 12 months old, children like Damika are developing object permanence, understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen. Therefore, after seeing two dolls placed in the box, he would likely reach in twice, expecting to retrieve each doll, demonstrating his understanding that both dolls should still be in the box until he has removed them.

Damika (12-Months-Old) Watched as His Infant-Toddler Teacher Put Two Dolls