Three-month-old Jon is placed on the deep side of the visual cliff.Jon's heart rate should
A)accelerate,indicating fear.
B)decelerate,indicating interest.
C)stay the same,indicating that he cannot perceive depth.
D)decelerate at first,then accelerate as Jon realizes what is going on and becomes afraid.

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At three months old, infants typically show interest rather than fear when placed on the deep side of the visual cliff, as indicated by a deceleration in heart rate. This suggests they can perceive depth but do not yet associate it with fear.

Three-Month-Old Jon Is Placed on the Deep Side of the Visual