Which of the following statements about categorization is true?
A) Even young infants can categorize, grouping similar objects and events into a single representation.
B) As infants approach their second birthday, fewer categories appear to be based on subtle sets of features.
C) Older infants cannot make categorical distinctions when the perceptual contract between two categories is minimal.
D) Not until the early preschool years can children sort people and their voices by gender and age.

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Research has shown that even young infants are capable of categorization by grouping objects and events into a single representation. This ability helps them to understand and make sense of the world around them. Option B is incorrect as studies have found that toddlers become better at categorizing objects based on subtle features as they approach their second birthday. Option C is incorrect as even older infants are capable of making categorical distinctions even when the perceptual contrast between two categories is minimal. Option D is incorrect because children can sort people and their voices by gender and age even before the early preschool years, starting from 18 months.

Which of the Following Statements About Categorization Is True