Jake, a Two-Year-Old Toddler, Is Left with a Babysitter While

Multiple Choice

Jake, a two-year-old toddler, is left with a babysitter while his parents go out to dinner. Surprisingly, he isn't particularly upset when they leave though he clings to his teddy bear. In addition to the fact that Jake has learned that his parents don't cease to exist when they are out of his sight, Jake's response is most likely a result of ___________.

A) object permanence
B) development of emotion regulation skills
C) egocentrism
D) the process of accommodation