The love that infants 6 months and older have for playing "dropsy" (e.g., dropping items while sitting in the high chair) best demonstrates the concept of

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Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. Infants around 6 months old begin to develop this understanding, which is why they enjoy playing "dropsy" and repeatedly dropping objects to see if they still exist when they are out of sight. Size, shape, color, and object constancy are all related to the perception of objects, but they are not relevant to the concept of object permanence.

The Love That Infants 6 Months and Older Have for Playing