When a uniformly moving pattern of some sort is passed across a neonate's visual field, repetitive following movements of the eyes occur. Which of the following is true?
A) Eye movements occur, which provides evidence that the moving pattern is perceived at some level by the newborn.
B) The newborn's eyes do not move, but the head moves side to side.
C) The eyelids blink repetitively but do not move.
D) Babies do not perceive movement visually.
E) Eye movements occur but are reflexive; movement is not perceived.

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Newborns exhibit eye movements in response to moving patterns, indicating some level of visual perception.

When a Uniformly Moving Pattern of Some Sort Is Passed