When researchers showed 2-month-olds a series of pictures that alternated in a predictable left-right sequence, the babies learned to shift their focus to the location of the next stimulus before it appeared. These findings indicate that the seeds of __________ are present in infancy.
A) metacognition
B) rehearsal
C) planning
D) semantic memory

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The ability of infants to anticipate the location of the next stimulus in a predictable sequence suggests early forms of planning. This indicates that they can form expectations and act on them, which is a foundational aspect of planning skills.

When Researchers Showed 2-Month-Olds a Series of Pictures That Alternated