NCLEX-PN Quizlet 2023 Related

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Which of the following infant behaviors demonstrates the concept of object permanence?

  • A. The infant cries when his mother leaves the room.
  • B. The infant looks at the floor to find a toy that he was playing with and dropped.
  • C. The infant picks up another toy after the one he was playing with rolls under the couch.
  • D. The infant participates in a game of patty-cake.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Object permanence occurs when the infant learns that something or someone still exists even though they might not be able to see it or them. This typically develops between 9 and 10 months of age. The correct answer, 'The infant looks at the floor to find a toy that he was playing with and dropped,' demonstrates object permanence as the infant understands that the toy still exists even though it is temporarily out of sight. Choices A and C do not directly relate to object permanence as the behaviors described do not necessarily indicate an understanding of objects existing when out of sight. Choice D is incorrect as participating in a game of patty-cake does not involve demonstrating object permanence. Peek-a-boo is a more suitable example of a game that demonstrates object permanence, as the infant continues to look for the hidden face, understanding that it still exists even though temporarily unseen.