Bushnell (1982) used mirrors to trick infants into touching a furry object when what they saw they were reaching for was one that was smooth. How did 8-, 9.5- and 11-month-old infants respond on such trick trials?

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Bushnell's (1982) study found that both 9.5- and 11-month-old infants seemed surprised when they reached for what appeared to be a smooth object but touched a furry one instead, indicating that by these ages, infants can integrate visual and tactile information and notice discrepancies.

Bushnell (1982) Used Mirrors to Trick Infants into Touching a Furry