The Preferential-Looking Technique Is Founded on the Expectation That Infants

question 74

Multiple Choice

The preferential-looking technique is founded on the expectation that infants:

• A)look longer at objects they like or find interesting.
• B)look away from complicated or frightening objects.
• C)recognize familiar patterns.
• D)lose interest in objects that are familiar.

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