Which of the following is evidence that a 12-month-old child understands the properties of living and nonliving things?

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Option B shows that the child understands that a cup, a nonliving thing, cannot move on its own, which implies an understanding of the basic properties of living and nonliving things. The other options do not necessarily demonstrate an understanding of living and nonliving things. Option A could just indicate surprise at a sudden sound, option C could be due to the child's limited vocabulary, and option D could indicate surprise at a particular object not matching their existing schema.

Which of the Following Is Evidence That a 12-Month-Old Child