Eleven-month-old Luis watches as his mother comes in and out of his bedroom while she is putting away laundry.Luis does not get upset when his mother leaves the room since he seems to know that his mother is still in the house,even if he cannot see her.Luis is demonstrating which of the following?

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Luis is demonstrating object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed. This is a key developmental milestone in cognitive development, typically emerging around 8-12 months of age.

Eleven-Month-Old Luis Watches as His Mother Comes in and Out