Christa and Sal are anticipating the birth of their first baby. Before the baby arrives, they want to fix up the nursery with new wallpaper. They seek the advice of a developmental psychologist. What is she likely to tell them?

A) Newborns prefer to look at complex three-dimensional patterns rather than simple one-dimensional ones.
B) Newborns prefer to look at animals rather than people.
C) Newborns do not see well enough to make any difference.
D) Newborns prefer to look at simple one-dimensional patterns rather than complex ones.

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Ishika Gomes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Developmental psychologists have found that newborns prefer to look at complex, three-dimensional patterns rather than simple, one-dimensional ones, as they stimulate the brain and help with visual development. Therefore, the psychologist is likely to recommend choosing wallpaper with complex patterns for the nursery.

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