Baby Nicholas watches as his mother leaves the room, but he does not cry because he understands that his mother still exists even though he cannot see her. This is an example of which reaction concept?

a) Substage 1: Simple reflexes
b) Substage 2: First habits and primary circular reactions
c) Substage 3: Secondary circular reactions
d) Substage 4: Object permanence


Answer: d

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