Jackson, a newborn infant, is given a pacifier covered with bumps to suck on for a few minutes.However, he does not see the pacifier.When shown the bumpy pacifier and a smooth one, Jackson will likely:

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Studies have shown that infants have a preference for visual novelty, and tend to look longer at new or unfamiliar things. As Jackson has not seen the bumpy pacifier before, he is more likely to be drawn to it and look at it for a longer period of time compared to the smooth pacifier. Therefore, Jackson will likely look longer at the bumpy pacifier.

Jackson, a Newborn Infant, Is Given a Pacifier Covered with Bumps