In the context of violation-of-expectations research, Wynn's study using Mickey Mouse dolls indicated that infants
A) are able to assimilate two contradictory results.
B) do not have an innate rudimentary ability to subtract.
C) acquire reasoning abilities very late into their childhood.
D) are able to discriminate between small sets of numbers.

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Wynn's study demonstrated that infants can discriminate between small sets of numbers, as they showed surprise when the expected number of Mickey Mouse dolls did not match the observed outcome, indicating an understanding of basic numerical concepts.

In the Context of Violation-Of-Expectations Research, Wynn's Study Using Mickey