The nativist approach proposes that children as young as 3 months old

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The nativist approach proposes that infants possess innate, biologically determined expectancies about objects and events in the world. These expectancies are less dependent on experiences and are evident from a very young age, even as early as 3 months old. This suggests that infants have some level of cognitive development that is biologically determined. Option A is incorrect because the nativist approach suggests that infants do have expectations about objects. Option C is incorrect because the approach does not focus on cultural context, and Option D is incorrect because the approach does not suggest that object permanence is solely due to very early experiences.

The Nativist Approach Proposes That Children as Young as 3