Which of the following statements about the preference method is FALSE?
A) It allows us to determine whether infants can distinguish between two stimuli.
B) It allows us to measure an observable behavior.
C) It allows us to measure the psychological underpinnings of a perceptual experience.
D) It allows us to measure looking time to various objects.

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The preference method does not measure the psychological underpinnings of a perceptual experience, but instead measures an observable behavior (such as looking time or reaching behavior) to determine if there is a preference for one stimulus over another. While this preference behavior can provide insight into cognitive and perceptual processes, it does not directly measure the underlying psychological mechanisms.

Which of the Following Statements About the Preference Method Is