November 28, 2025Behavioral NeuroscienceOpen Access

A rational information gathering account of infant habituation.

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Observation reveals dynamic gaze patterns in infants, indicating essential roles of experience and curiosity.

Nonmonotonic gaze preferences emerge with stimulus exposure, contrasting traditional views on information evaluation.
Study explores infant cognitive development through information gathering, emphasizing stimulus' gain and future need.
Theoretical analysis connects visual exploration to broader cognitive themes like curiosity and boredom.
Highlights rational information gathering's value in shaping infant attention patterns and future exploration.

Karni et al. (2025) studied this question.

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