As an infant, Felix was tested repeatedly with the habituation-dishabituation strategy and continually showed a high degree of dishabituation when presented with novel stimuli. What can we predict concerning his intelligence in later childhood?
A) Felix will likely score below average on intelligence tests.
B) Felix will likely have diminished cognitive functions throughout childhood.
C) Felix will likely score quite well on intelligence tests.
D) There is no correlation between degree of dishabituation and intelligence.
C
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