Ahmed Is a Normally Developing One-Year-Old Watching a Magic Act

question 67

Multiple Choice

Ahmed is a normally developing one-year-old watching a magic act. The magician he is observing has just rolled a ball into what looks like a solid wall. However, when the ball reached the wall, the ball appeared to roll through it. According to research findings by Baillargeon, one would expect that Ahmed's most likely reaction would involve

• A)disinterest and immediate looking away.
• B)surprise, yet immediate looking away.
• C)disinterest, yet the infant will stare at the spot the ball appeared to go through the wall.
• D)surprise, and the infant will stare at the spot the ball appeared to go through the wall.

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