Kgatello is actively playing with his toy truck when his mom accidentally drops a towel she is carrying directly on top of the vehicle. As soon as the vehicle is covered, Kgatello turns his head away and calmly begins playing with another toy. Kgatello's reaction best illustrates a lack of

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Kgatello's lack of reaction to the covered toy truck suggests he has not developed the concept of object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible or perceived. Kgatello has not yet developed the ability to mentally represent the truck when it is covered by the towel.

Kgatello Is Actively Playing with His Toy Truck When His