Bettina Pollock and colleagues (2000) found that magpies
A) go from primary to tertiary circular reactions, bypassing secondary circular reactions.
B) hide food, but do not possess object permanence.
C) develop object permanence before hiding food.
D) use deferred imitation.

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Magpies develop object permanence before they start hiding food, which is a cognitive ability that allows them to understand that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed. This is crucial for their food hiding behavior, as they need to remember the locations where they hide their food.

Bettina Pollock and Colleagues (2000) Found That Magpies