object inconstancy
[/əbˈdʒɛkt ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/]
nounpl: object inconstancies
inconstância de objeto
1. In developmental psychology and cognitive science, the inability of an infant or young child to maintain a consistent mental representation of an object when it is no longer visible or directly perceived
The baby's object inconstancy means she does not yet understand that her toy still exists when it is hidden under a blanket.
A inconstância de objeto do bebê significa que ele ainda não compreende que seu brinquedo continua existindo quando escondido sob um cobertor.
2. The developmental stage in which a child has not yet acquired object permanence
Object inconstancy is a normal phase that typically resolves by 8-12 months of age.
A inconstância de objeto é uma fase normal que geralmente se resolve entre 8 e 12 meses de idade.
This is a specialized term primarily used in developmental psychology, pediatrics, and education. It is most commonly encountered in academic settings, clinical assessments, and parenting discussions related to child development. The concept originates from Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development and remains central to understanding normal infant development in both American and Brazilian educational and psychological contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
out of sight, out of mind (related concept in English)
quando sai do alcance visual, sai da mente (Portuguese equivalent)
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