Researchers can examine memory early in infancy by examining if an infant looks more at novel than familiar items.

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This is true. Researchers use a technique called preferential looking to compare an infant's level of interest in a novel or familiar object. The amount of time the infant looks at each object can indicate whether they have memory of the familiar object or are more interested in the new object.

Researchers Can Examine Memory Early in Infancy by Examining If