When infants acquire object permanence, they

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Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. This means that infants who have acquired object permanence understand that their mother (or any person or object) still exists even if they cannot see her. Option B is incorrect because infants with object permanence do not believe that individuals or objects cease to exist if they cannot see them. Option C is incorrect because object permanence mainly applies to identifying people or objects as remaining constant and existent over time, rather than as interesting or recurring events. Option D is incorrect because infants with object permanence do not have reason to doubt that their mother will return just because they cannot see her at the moment.

When Infants Acquire Object Permanence, They