At which age would the nurse expect to find the beginning of object permanence?
A) 1 month
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months
Ans: B
Object permanence begins to develop between 4 and 7 months of age and is solidified by approximately age 8 months. By age 12 months, the infant knows he or she is separate from the parent or caregiver.
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a. True b. False