The method used to determine whether infants can distinguish one stimulus from another by measuring the length of time they attend to different stimuli is known as the ________ method.

A. orienting response
B. high-amplitude sucking
C. visual preference
D. stimulus generalization


Answer: C

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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