Suppose that an infant habituates to a series of similar stimuli.Then a new stimulus is presented and the infant reacts with a startle response.What does the infant's response indicate regarding his or her perception of the new stimulus?

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The infant's startle response to a new stimulus, after habituating to a series of similar stimuli, indicates that the infant perceives the new stimulus as different from the previous ones. This change in behavior suggests recognition of a change in the environment, demonstrating the infant's ability to detect differences in stimuli.

Suppose That an Infant Habituates to a Series of Similar