In a study that is described in the textbook, researcher Renée Baillargeon showed that when 3-month-old infants are faced with a possible physical event and an impossible physical event, they
a. show surprise when witnessing both types of events.
b. show more surprise when witnessing the impossible event.
c. show more surprise when witnessing the possible event.
d. cannot understand the difference between a possible and an impossible event.
Answer: b. show more surprise when witnessing the impossible event.
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