Object permanence refers to a child's awareness that:
A) the mass of an object does not change when its shape changes
B) objects exist even when you cannot see them
C) broken objects can be repaired
D) objects that cannot be seen may be similar to those that can

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Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible. This is a key developmental milestone in infants, as it allows them to recognize that objects have permanence and helps them understand cause-and-effect relationships. Choices A, C, and D do not relate to the concept of object permanence.

Object Permanence Refers to a Child's Awareness That