To test whether a young child has the concept of object permanence, Piaget would watch whether the child can

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Piaget's theory of cognitive development suggests that children develop the concept of object permanence around 8-12 months of age. One way to test for this is to see if they can reach around a barrier to retrieve an object they previously saw but can no longer see. This shows that they understand the object still exists even if they can't see it.

To Test Whether a Young Child Has the Concept of Object