Question

Eight-month old Jonathan was playing with a set of his mother's car keys, which had some sharp edges on them. His mother took the keys away and hid them, which made Jonathon start to cry, but he stopped immediately when she gave him his favorite stuffed animal. What Piagetian concept does this illustrate?

Answer 1

Answer:

The options are

a. Egocentrism

b. Conservation

c. Object permanence

d. Transformation

The answer is C. object permanence

Explanation:

Object permanence according to Piagetian concept involves children having the instinct of the existence of an object or substance even when hidden out of their sight. They also have the ability to search for such objects. It is usually common in individuals from the age of 8months and above.

This explains why when Jonathan was playing with a set of his mother's car keys and his mother took the keys away and hid them he started to cry and stopped when another object was given to him.