AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Peek-a-boo is a game that helps develop object permanence, which is part of early learning. Object permanence is an understanding that objects and events continue to exist, even when they cannot directly be seen, heard, or touched. Most infants develop this concept between 6 months and a year old.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can tell that your baby is starting to understand object permanence if she starts looking around for a toy you’ve just hidden. Separation anxiety usually starts around this time, too. That’s when your baby may “cling” to you and may fuss and cry especially when you leave her sight or go away.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your baby’s brain is constantly evolving and growing, and it’s so fun to observe it happening. Babies love peek-a-boo because they’re beginning to learn that when something disappears, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone, and there’s an element of surprise and it stimulates their brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Peekaboo uses the fundamental structure of all good jokes-surprise, balanced with expectation. Peekaboo is thought by developmental psychologists to demonstrate an infant’s inability to understand object permanence. Object permanence is an important stage of cognitive development for infants.

Detailed explanation-5: -At what age can a baby play Peek-A-Boo? Peek-A-Boo can be played with newborn babies and can increase in complexity as your child ages. Children learn the concept of Object Permanence at around 4 months of age, but even a 1-month-old will enjoy the eye contact and parental interaction a game of Peek-A-Boo provides.