Suppose Feriha, an infant, is familiar with a ball but not with a bat. When she is given a bat for the first time, she is able to distinguish between the two objects. This ability to discriminate between the two objects is referred to as__________.

A. visual recognition memory
B. canalization
C. cognitive assimilation
D. deferred imitation


Answer: A

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