The research of Spelke and research of Baillargeon show that infants as young as 3 or 4 months old understand object permanence, because infants expect objects to exist when the objects are hidden. However, critics question whether an infant's _____ is a valid measure of object permanence, because it merely demonstrates ______.
A) lack of interest in the objects; cognitive competencies
B) lack of interest in the objects; perceptual competencies
C) longer looking time; perceptual competencies
D) longer looking time; cognitive competencies

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Critics argue that longer looking time may only indicate perceptual competencies, not necessarily an understanding of object permanence.

The Research of Spelke and Research of Baillargeon Show That