Why Is It Difficult to Test the Sensory and Learning

question 91

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to test the sensory and learning abilities of a newborn?

• A) Legal restrictions prevent psychologists from studying children before age 1 year.
• B) Infants have very limited sensory capacities.
• C) Infants have very limited control of most muscles.
• D) The ability to learn does not begin to develop until age 6 months.

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