Piaget theorized that object permanence develops at about 8 months of age. However, recent research has indicated that it may actually develop earlier. Differentiate between Piaget's testing for object permanence and new techniques
Give alternate explanations for why infants
younger than 8 months failed to search for hidden objects.
What will be an ideal response?
The classic technique of hiding an object under a blanket and recent techniques using
manipulation of objects while tracing eye movements and brain activity should be
discussed. Alternate explanations for Piaget's findings include motor incompetence
and lack of memory skills.
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