Signs of separation anxiety every time a caretaker leaves the presence of an infant implies that the infant has developed a sense of ________.
A) abstract reasoning
B) autonomy
C) unhealthy insecurity
D) object permanence

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Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, which is why infants may show separation anxiety when a caretaker leaves.

Signs of Separation Anxiety Every Time a Caretaker Leaves the Presence