Which of the following represents the A-not-B error that infants make?
A) Infants not searching for hidden objects unless given an incentive
B) Infants randomly searching for hidden objects but quickly becoming frustrated and giving up
C) Infants searching for a hidden object in a familiar hiding place even after seeing the object being hidden in a new place
D) Infants not searching for a hidden object for more than five to ten seconds and quickly becoming distracted by other, more interesting objects

Question

Which of the following represents the A-not-B error that infants make?​
A) Infants not searching for hidden objects unless given an incentive
B) Infants randomly searching for hidden objects but quickly becoming frustrated and giving up
C) Infants searching for a hidden object in a familiar hiding place even after seeing the object being hidden in a new place
D) Infants not searching for a hidden object for more than five to ten seconds and quickly becoming distracted by other, more interesting objects

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The A-not-B error refers to infants' tendency to continue searching for a hidden object in a familiar hiding place (location A) even after seeing the object being hidden in a new place (location B). Option C accurately reflects this error. Options A, B, and D do not relate to the A-not-B error.

Which of the Following Represents the A-Not-B Error That Infants