Follow-up research on infant cognitive development suggests that mastery of object permanence __________.
A) is not possible until age 2
B) occurs in Piaget's Substage 4
C) is a gradual achievement
D) develops suddenly, at around 4 months

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Follow-up research on infant cognitive development indicates that mastery of object permanence is a gradual achievement. While infants may show some awareness of object permanence in Piaget's Substage 2 (around 4 months), it is not until Substage 4 (around 8-12 months) that infants demonstrate consistent understanding of object permanence. However, even after Substage 4, infants continue to refine their understanding of this concept over time. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Follow-Up Research on Infant Cognitive Development Suggests That Mastery of Object