In a Study That Is Described in the Textbook,researcher Renée

question 121

Multiple Choice

In a study that is described in the textbook,researcher Renée Baillargeon showed 3-month-old infants a possible physical event and an impossible physical event.How did the infants respond?

• A)They showed surprise when witnessing both types of events.
• B)They showed more surprise when witnessing the impossible event.
• C)They showed more surprise when witnessing the possible event.
• D)They could not understand the difference between a possible and an impossible event.

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