The understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot be seen,heard,or touched is called:
A)object containment.
B)object permanence.
C)object availability.
D)object continuance.

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Object permanence refers to the cognitive ability to understand that objects and events continue to exist even when they are not present in the immediate environment or perceptible by the senses. This is a critical developmental stage that typically emerges in infancy and plays an important role in the formation of attachments, language acquisition, and other aspects of mental and social development. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptors of this concept.

The Understanding That Objects and Events Continue to Exist Even