Jamaica's mother has left the room, but she is aware that her mother continues to exist independently of her ability to see her or hear her. According to Piaget, Jamaica has developed __________.

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Jamaica has developed object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way). This concept is a fundamental aspect of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development and typically emerges in infants around the age of 8 to 12 months.

Jamaica's Mother Has Left the Room, but She Is Aware