Baillargeon's studies of object permanence using possible events and impossible events suggest that the concept of object permanence is
A) acquired earlier than Piaget believed.
B) acquired at the same age as suggested by Piaget.
C) acquired later than Piaget suggested.
D) not really understood by infants of any age.

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Baillargeon's studies indicate that infants have a rudimentary understanding of object permanence as early as 3.5 months old, which is earlier than Piaget's theory suggested. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Baillargeon's Studies of Object Permanence Using Possible Events and Impossible