Object+Permanence

= = =Definition:=

The realization that objects continue to exist, even when they can no longer be perceived.toc Gen Psych, Chapter 8, p. 241

=Example:= A car drives down the road and turns by a building making it unable to be seen. Common sense says that the car still exists, it is just somewhere else. media type="youtube" key="ue8y-JVhjS0" height="315" width="420" Occurs at about two months of age which is also known as substage two. During substage three(6-8 months) a more detailed view of object permanence is displayed. Behavior changes as the newborn grows. In substage 4, kids will begin to search for toys and other objects. = Analogies: = object permanence is like when friends and family are around the corner or in a different spot and you cannot see them you know they still exist.

= Mnemonics: = (Mnemonics are learning aids that help you tie information together in your long-term memory. See more on the mnemonics page or the pages for creating and cataloging mnemonics.)

=In the News:= Object Permanence ===At around 8 months old, babies may begin to have the ability to know that if you show them a ball and then hide it, the ball still exists. This developmental milestone is known as object permanence and is the ability for your baby to understand that even though an object is hidden, it still exists. The best way to help develop this ability is to give your baby a secure and dependable environment to learn in. Offer her a routine that is both easy and consistent.=== []

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