To examine whether infants can perceive a difference between two stimuli, a researcher first shows one stimulus to the infant until she becomes disinterested. The researcher then shows the other stimulus to the infant and records whether the infant becomes interested in the new stimulus. This method is called the:

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The method described is the habituation technique, where an infant's decreased response to a repeated stimulus is used to assess their ability to perceive differences when a new stimulus is introduced.

To Examine Whether Infants Can Perceive a Difference Between Two