A baby who first habituates to a visual pattern and then recovers to a new one appears to
A) have forgotten the first pattern.
B) perceive the second pattern as the same as the first pattern.
C) perceive the second pattern as new and different from the first pattern.
D) be accessing her remote memory.

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If a baby habituates to a visual pattern, it means they have become familiar with it and it no longer elicits a strong response. When a new pattern is presented, if the baby shows a recovery of interest or attention, it indicates that they perceive the pattern as new and different from the first pattern. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

A Baby Who First Habituates to a Visual Pattern and Then