Annette, a 6-month-old human infant, and Dash, a 4-year-old Border collie, are both interested in a squeaky toy. When the toy is hidden from view, what will Annette and Dash do?
A) Annette will forget about it; Dash will search for it.
B) Annette will search for it; Dash will forget about it.
C) Both Annette and Dash will forget about it.
D) Both Annette and Dash will search for it.

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At 6 months, human infants typically have not yet developed object permanence, the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Dash, being a 4-year-old Border collie, would have developed this understanding and would search for the toy.

Annette, a 6-Month-Old Human Infant, and Dash, a 4-Year-Old Border