Which cognitive characteristic in infants seems to be generally associated with high intelligence in middle childhood?
A) Low polymodal attention levels
B) The ability to devote more attention to familiar stimuli
C) Early appearance of the sensorimotor stage
D) Rapid processing of perceptual information

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Rapid processing of perceptual information in infancy has been found to be associated with higher intelligence in middle childhood. This suggests that infants who are efficient at processing and making sense of incoming sensory information may have a cognitive advantage that allows them to learn and adapt more easily as they grow older.

Which Cognitive Characteristic in Infants Seems to Be Generally Associated