NCLEX-PN

Category - Psychosocial Integrity

The following situations show that an infant is gaining the concept of object permanence except:
  1. The infant cries every time the mother leaves for work
  2. The infant enjoys playing peek-a-boo
  3. The infant searches for a block dropped on the floor
  4. The child brings thumb to mouth to suck it
Explanation
Answer: D - The child gains the concept of permanence once the child learns that objects in the environment are permanent and they continue to exist although they are not seen. Bringing the thumb to suck it is the beginning of intention of behavior.
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