Melanie is playing peek-a-boo with her 6-month-old infant daughter Cindy. Cindy cries when her mother covers her face with a blanket and laughs when her mother "reappears."
Cindy has yet to develop object permanence.

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Cindy's reaction indicates she does not understand that her mother still exists when her face is covered, which is a sign that she has not yet developed object permanence. Object permanence typically starts developing around 4-7 months of age.

Melanie Is Playing Peek-A-Boo with Her 6-Month-Old Infant Daughter Cindy