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Placing a Child at Sensorimotor

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A child who does not search for a fully hidden toy is placed at the sensorimotor stage, before object permanence.

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A blanket is drawn over a rattle the infant was reaching for, and the reaching stops.

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Looking-time methods detect earlier understanding than reaching tasks. The placement reflects the task used.

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