According to differentiation theory,infants __________.
A) do not expect sight, sound, and touch to go together
B) cannot perceive amodal properties-information that overlaps two or more sensory systems
C) actively search for invariant features of the environment in a constantly changing perceptual world
D) prefer novelty and, therefore, seek out features in the environment that vary the most

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Differentiation theory proposes that infants actively search for invariant features in a constantly changing perceptual world. They recognize and categorize objects, events, and people based on distinct characteristics that remain the same despite variations in sensory input. For example, infants can differentiate their mother's face from a stranger's face, even if the visual angle, lighting, or hairstyle changes. Infants also learn to associate different senses and modalities with the same object or event. For example, they learn that a ball makes a sound when it bounces, feels round and smooth to touch, and looks spherical from different angles. However, infants may not be able to perceive amodal properties, such as the overall size, weight, or material of the ball, until they have more experience and cognitive development.

According to Differentiation Theory,infants __________