Madeline is seven months old. Her mother is eating a cookie and Madeline wants some. Her mother hides the cookie under a napkin, but Madeline is not fooled. She knows the cookie is still there. What does this exemplify?

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This exemplifies object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Madeline's ability to know the cookie is still under the napkin despite not being able to see it directly indicates she has developed this cognitive skill.

Madeline Is Seven Months Old