Which of the following is TRUE concerning infants' naïve theories of physics?
A) Infants do not appear surprised when a tall object is completely hidden when placed behind a shorter object.
B) Infants expect unsupported objects to fall.
C) Infants assume that objects move in discontinuous, disconnected paths.
D) Infants believe that objects are able to move through other objects.

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Infants as young as three months old have shown evidence of expecting unsupported objects to fall, suggesting that they have a basic understanding of gravity and a naïve theory of physics. Option A is false as infants do appear surprised when a tall object is completely hidden when placed behind a shorter object. Option C is also false as infants tend to assume that objects move along continuous, connected paths. Option D is false as infants do not believe that objects are able to move through other objects.

Which of the Following Is TRUE Concerning Infants' Naïve Theories