Tina, age 6 months, is sitting in her high chair playing with a rattle. If Tina has achieved object permanence, how will she likely react when she suddenly drops the rattle on the floor?
a) She will be surprised and look for the rattle
b) She will behave as if the rattle no longer exists.
c) She will cry until the rattle is returned to her.
d) She will pick up another toy and ignore the rattle.
A
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