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Nine-month-old Tanika watches her father repeatedly hide her favorite toy in a basket on her right. Each time, she reaches for the basket and pulls out the toy. After several such hidings, the father, in full view of Tanika, moves the toy to a box on Tanika's left. Most likely, Tanika will __________.
A) demonstrate the A-not-B effect by reaching in the box for the toy
B) demonstrate the A-not-B effect by reaching into the basket for the toy
C) reach into the basket for the toy, thereby failing to demonstrate the A-not-B effect
D) demonstrate a mature concept of object permanence by reaching into the basket for the toy
A-not-B Effect
A cognitive error observed in infants, where they will repeatedly reach for an object at a location (A) where it was previously found, despite seeing it moved to a new location (B).
Demonstrate
To show or prove something clearly through evidence or arguments.
Mature Concept
A fully developed and comprehensive understanding or idea that has been refined and thoughtfully considered over time.
- Define major concepts connected to cognitive advancement, like object permanence, number conservation, and the psychology of mind.
- Incorporate the principle of object permanence in the assessment of infant behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Define major concepts connected to cognitive advancement, like object permanence, number conservation, and the psychology of mind.
- Incorporate the principle of object permanence in the assessment of infant behavior.
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