Your sister is concerned that your infant nephew is not going to be a very good student when he goes to school because whenever she shows him something new, your nephew only looks at it for a short time. Is she correct?
A. No, infants who are "short-lookers" tend to have higher IQs and educational achievement later.
B. Yes, infants who are "short-lookers" tend to have higher IQs but usually do not apply themselves.
C. Yes, infants who are "short-lookers" have lower IQs and educational achievement later.
D. No, infants who are "short-lookers" have lower IQs but are better at applying themselves.
Answer: A
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