What did Baillargeon's (1987, 1994) research with "possible" and "impossible" events conclude about infants?
A) They have some understanding of object permanence in the first year of life, which is earlier than Piaget predicted.
B) They develop an understanding of object permanence at a younger age than was predicted by Piaget.
C) They develop an understanding of object permanence at the same age that was predicted by Piaget.
D) They develop an understanding of object permanence at an older age than was predicted by Piaget.

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Baillargeon's research found that infants as young as 3.5 months showed surprise when they were presented with "impossible" events, suggesting that they have some understanding of object permanence earlier than Piaget predicted. This contradicts Piaget's theory that infants do not develop object permanence until around 8-12 months of age.

What Did Baillargeon's (1987, 1994) Research with "Possible" and "Impossible