Researchers working with the habituation-dishabituation paradigm have discovered that, at three to four months of age, infants understand that objects are distinct entities with boundaries. Which of the following is supported by this evidence?

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The discovery that infants understand that objects are distinct entities with boundaries suggests that they may have a rudimentary understanding of object permanence, which is the ability to recognize that an object continues to exist even when it is out of view. This suggests that object permanence may emerge earlier than Piaget suggested, as he believed it did not develop until the sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years).

Researchers Working with the Habituation-Dishabituation Paradigm Have Discovered That, at Three