In one series of studies, 6-month-olds watch a toy car come down a ramp, go behind a screen, and emerge on the other side in either a "possible" or an "impossible" condition, as researchers record any evidence that the infant is "surprised." The research is an attempt to infer whether the infant understands

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The scenario described in the studies is a classic test for object permanence, which is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible or accessible. The possible/impossible conditions test whether the infant is surprised by the car's reappearance after being hidden, indicating that they are processing the idea of object permanence.

In One Series of Studies, 6-Month-Olds Watch a Toy Car