Regarding depth perception, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Recent research has shown that depth perception begins to develop as early as two weeks of age.
b. The development of depth perception is not complete until about 18 months old.
c. When placed on the visual cliff, both human infants and newborn animals prefer the shallow end and refuse to go over the edge of the cliff.
d. Older infants who have just learned to walk must again learn to avoid the "deep" side of the visual cliff.


ANSWER: b

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