In a sequence of trials, an infant looks at a stimulus for 10 seconds, then 8, then 6, then 4. On the next trial, the infant looks for 12 seconds. What has occurred on this last trial?
A)the infant has noticed a change in the stimulus
B)habituation has occurred
C)the infant has lost interest in the stimulus
D)the infant is afraid of the stimulus

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The increase in looking time suggests that the infant has noticed a change in the stimulus, indicating renewed interest or attention.

In a Sequence of Trials, an Infant Looks at a Stimulus