When 6- to 14-month old infants are placed in the middle of a visual cliff, they usually
A)remain still.
B)move to the shallow side of the apparatus.
C)move to the deep side of the apparatus.
D)approach their mothers when called, whether that requires moving to the shallow or deep side.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infants in this age range typically show depth perception and can distinguish between the shallow and deep sides of a visual cliff. They naturally avoid the deep side due to an instinctive fear of falling, thus moving to the shallow side.

When 6- to 14-Month Old Infants Are Placed in the Middle