Developmental Psychology
Baillargeon (1987) Object permanence in 3 ½ and 4 ½ month-old children

Answer each to the best of your ability while keeping in mind the assigned article. Worksheet is due 2/12/21

1. Complete the chart below. 12 pts
Experiment 1 Experiment 2
Ages Tested
Habituation consisted of?
Control group test?
Experimental group test?
Dependent variable(s)
Independent variable(s)

2. What were the results? Hint, look at the test trials in Figures 2 and 3 along with the text. 4pts
Experiment 1 Experiment 2
Control group

Experimental group

3. How does Baillargeon explain her results? Why does she think kids behave in this way? 5 pts

4. What might be an alternative explanation for her findings? Think critically about potential third variables, or reference lecture notes on different theories to give you ideas if you are stuck. *There is no right or wrong answer, but you MUST explain WHY you think your reason could lead to the same results as Baillargeon. 4 pts

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