Adults' theories of living things begin in infancy when babies first distinguish animate objects from inanimate objects.

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Research has shown that infants as young as 3-4 months old can distinguish animate objects (such as people and animals) from inanimate objects (such as furniture and toys). This distinction forms the basis for developing theories about living things later in life.

Adults' Theories of Living Things Begin in Infancy When Babies