Both infants and adults may hold misconceptions about the behaviour of physical objects in the world.This is known as
A)object impermanence.
B)naive physics.
C)personal fables.
D)theory of mind.

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Naive physics refers to the common misconceptions held by both infants and adults about the behavior of physical objects in the world. This includes beliefs such as heavy objects falling faster than lighter objects, or that objects require force to maintain motion. This term is commonly used in developmental psychology to describe the early understanding of physics that humans possess prior to formal education. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe this concept.

Both Infants and Adults May Hold Misconceptions About the Behaviour