When 12-month-olds saw an experimenter look at and demonstrate an interest in one of two toy stuffed kittens, they
A) were surprised when the experimenter then held the other kitten.
B) were not surprised when the experimenter then held the other kitten.
C) were surprised when the experimenter held that kitten.
D) responded similarly no matter which kitten the experimenter held.

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12-month-olds have developed enough social understanding to expect consistency in others' actions and preferences. When the experimenter showed interest in one kitten but then held the other, it contradicted the infants' expectation based on the demonstrated preference, leading to surprise.

When 12-Month-Olds Saw an Experimenter Look at and Demonstrate an Interest