The habituation technique for studying infant perception is based on the finding that infants will:
A)spend more time looking at familiar objects
B)repeat simple motor responses that have been rewarded in the past
C)spend more time looking at correctly drawn faces than at faces with features placed in incorrect positions
D)show a decline in responsiveness to repeated stimulation

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The habituation technique relies on the observation that infants (like adults) show decreased interest or responsiveness to stimuli that are repeated. When infants are repeatedly exposed to the same stimulus, they eventually pay less attention to it, indicating they have become habituated. This technique is used to study infant perception by introducing new stimuli after habituation to see if the infant's interest increases, suggesting they perceive the new stimulus as different.

The Habituation Technique for Studying Infant Perception Is Based on the Finding