Animals deprived of visual or auditory stimulation show no, little, or delayed development of those perceptual systems. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?
A) Nativist view
B) Classical conditioning view
C) Operant conditioning view
D) Empiricist view

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The empiricist view suggests that perceptual development is largely influenced by sensory experiences and environmental interactions. The fact that animals deprived of visual or auditory stimulation show impaired development supports this view, as it indicates that sensory input is crucial for the development of perceptual systems.

Animals Deprived of Visual or Auditory Stimulation Show No, Little