To examine whether infants can perceive a difference between a square of uniform colour and a square with a pattern on it, a researcher displays the two squares side by side. The researcher records the number of seconds infants look at each square. This method is called the _____ technique.
A)habituation
B)preferential-looking
C)contrast-sensitivity
D)pattern-recognition

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The preferential-looking technique involves presenting infants with two stimuli and measuring the time they spend looking at each to determine their preference or ability to distinguish between them.

To Examine Whether Infants Can Perceive a Difference Between a Square