Suppose that you observe that an infant is fussing when separated from the mother because he or she did not see her leave the room.Which explanation for separation anxiety would your observation support?

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This observation supports the cognitive-developmental explanation because it indicates that the infant has not yet developed object permanence, the understanding that objects (including the mother) continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. This is a cognitive milestone in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Suppose That You Observe That an Infant Is Fussing When