Zoe and Ella are anticipating the birth of their first baby. Before the baby arrives, they want to fix up the nursery with new wallpaper. They seek the advice of a developmental psychologist. What is she likely to tell them?
A. Newborns prefer to look at complex three-dimensional patterns rather than simple one-dimensional ones.
B. Newborns prefer to look at animals rather than people.
C. Newborns do not see well enough to make any difference.
D. Newborns prefer to look at simple one-dimensional patterns rather than complex ones.
Answer: A
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