When Ashley's toy rolls out of sight under the bed, she immediately begins to search for it. What Piagetian concept does her behaviour illustrate?

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Ashley's behaviour in searching for the toy that is out of sight under the bed suggests that she understands that the toy still exists, even though she can't see it. This concept is known as object permanence and is a key component of Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe Ashley's behaviour in this scenario.

When Ashley's Toy Rolls Out of Sight Under the Bed