Derek is asked to reach into a box while blindfolded and hold a small rubber duck.Later,he is shown several pictures of different toys,including the duck,and is asked to choose the one that he handled earlier.If he chooses the duck picture,this action suggests that he is capable of

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Derek's ability to recognize the rubber duck through a different sensory mode (visual) demonstrates cross-modal transfer. This ability indicates that he is able to integrate information from different sensory modalities, which is an important aspect of perceptual development. The other options (polymodal attention, habituation, novelty avoidance) do not accurately describe the cognitive process involved in Derek's task.

Derek Is Asked to Reach into a Box While Blindfolded