Which of the following is the best example of the infant as an intuitive theorist?

A. Infants look away when an object disappears from view.
B. Infants get bored and look away when an object is repeatedly presented.
C. Infants show surprise when a ball that is dropped behind a screen is later shown to be suspended in the air.
D. Infants show surprise when a ball rolling down a hill is shown reaching the bottom of the hill.


Answer: C

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