Configurational selectivities: Critical for development of visual perception and attention.

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It is argued that the most distinctive and highly developed characteristics of human visual perception lie in the ability to discriminate, and extract information from, configurationally complex displays. This ability is manifested very early in life. Previous data on neonates and a new experiment with somewhat older infants are described which use the preferential looking technique. Together they demonstrate a clear progression from preference for simple patterns and highly contrasting elements, to more subtle variations in contrast and configuration in the first 5 mo. of life.

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