Using the Fagan test, which of the following is a characteristic seen in infants that correlates with intelligence in older children?
A) habituation
B) selective attention
C) preference for novelty
D) All of these answers are correct.

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The Fagan test is a measure of infant intelligence that assesses an infant's ability to process information through habituation (reducing responsiveness to a repeated stimulus), selective attention (focusing on one stimulus while ignoring others), and preference for novelty (showing interest in a new or unusual stimulus). Research has found that infant performance on the Fagan test correlates with later IQ scores in childhood, suggesting that these abilities are early indicators of potential intelligence. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct characteristics that correlate with intelligence in older children.

Using the Fagan Test, Which of the Following Is a Characteristic