Justin Is a 6-Month-Old Infant

question 29

Multiple Choice

Justin is a 6-month-old infant. He focuses intently on new stimuli, and quickly becomes habituated. What can we infer about Justin's cognitive abilities?

• A) He habituates quickly because he doesn't understand the stimulus.
• B) His tendency to focus intently indicates he might develop attention-deficit disorder.
• C) He habituates quickly because he has trouble paying attention.
• D) His behaviors might indicate greater intelligence.

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