Which of the following statements is true of young infants' attention to stimuli in their environment?
A)They show no preferences for particular stimuli because they cannot discriminate between them.
B)They prefer familiar stimuli to novel stimuli.
C)They prefer novel stimuli to familiar stimuli.
D)They prefer black and white stimuli to colorful stimuli.

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Research has shown that young infants have a preference for novelty over familiarity. They tend to spend more time looking at new and unfamiliar stimuli, indicating that they are actively trying to learn about their environment. This preference for novelty declines as infants get older and become more familiar with their surroundings. Therefore, choice C is the correct statement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Young Infants