According to developmental psychologist Renée Baillargeon, infants younger than 6 months of age:
A) learn general principles rather than event-specific expectations.
B) have an understanding of object permanence.
C) have a comprehension vocabulary of about 300 to 400 words.
D) display preoperational thinking in limited areas.

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Renée Baillargeon's research suggests that infants as young as 3.5 months of age have an understanding of object permanence, meaning they realize that objects still exist even when they are out of sight.

Answer: A 
 Baillargeon also found that infants younger than 6 months of age learn general principles, such as cause-and-effect relationships and probability, rather than event-specific expectations.

Answer: C and D are incorrect 
 Baillargeon's research does not address comprehension vocabulary or preoperational thinking.

According to Developmental Psychologist Renée Baillargeon, Infants Younger Than 6