Asked by BRENDAN SHANK on May 24, 2024

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According to Jean Piaget's theory,when do children first show or develop object permanence

A)  formal operational stage
B)  sensorimotor stage 
C)  preoperational stage
D)  concrete operational stage

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be perceived.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, occurring from birth to age 2, where infants learn about the world through their sensory impressions and motor activities.

  • Recognize the development of object permanence.
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Yeetesh KumarMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to Piaget's theory, object permanence is first developed during the sensorimotor stage, which occurs from birth to around 2 years old. During this stage, infants learn that objects still exist even when they cannot be seen or heard.