Research shows that infants are
A) not able to perceive people as engaging an intentional and goal-directed behavior until after 2 years of age.
B) not able to do "social referencing" until after 2 years of age.
C) less socially sophisticated and insightful at early ages than previously thought.
D) more socially sophisticated and insightful at early ages than previously thought.

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Research findings have shown that infants are more socially sophisticated and insightful at early ages than previously thought. For example, studies have demonstrated that infants as young as five months old are capable of engaging in joint attention, recognizing others' emotions, and detecting preferential treatment.

Research Shows That Infants Are