Question

Assuming a baby say the following " you mean to tell me that when daddy plays peekaboo... He's actually still there??? This baby is trying to grasp the concept of ________, which is defined as __________________

Answer 1

In the given statement, the baby is trying to gain clarity over the concept of object permanence. During the early years development, when a child is learning the fact that an object does not disappear or cease to exist when it is out of sight, this concept is known as object permanence. In fact, Piaget in his theory of cognitive development states that this is a primary objective of the first stage, i.e. sensory-motor stage. This means that by the end of this stage, successful accomplishment would be accompanies by the development of object permanence in a child. This is primarily done through manipulation (motor-movement) and sensory (guided by senses & its perception formed). Therefore, by the end of two years, a child must be able to develop some grasp over this concept.