If shown a figure, a newborn will tend to scan the __________ of the figure while a 2-month-old baby will tend to scan the __________ of the figure.
A) top; bottom and sides
B) edges; interior
C) bottom; top and sides
D) interior; edges
E) top and sides; edges

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Newborns tend to focus on the edges of figures because their vision is still developing and they are attracted to contrasts, whereas by 2 months, babies start to explore more of the interior details of figures as their visual acuity and cognitive abilities improve.

If Shown a Figure, a Newborn Will Tend to Scan