Certificate In Psychology (CPSY) Practice Exam

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By what age can infants perceive color at adult levels?

2 months of age
1 year of age
2 weeks of age
6 months of age

The correct answer is: 2 months of age

Infants begin to perceive colors at varying levels shortly after birth; however, by around two months of age, their ability to distinguish between different colors improves significantly. At this age, they start to see colors as distinctly as adults do. Research indicates that by two months, infants can differentiate between hues, particularly red and green, with their color vision continuing to develop robustly up until around six months. While neonates can see some colors soon after birth, their color discrimination is quite limited in the early weeks. It takes time for the cones in their retinas—responsible for color vision—to mature adequately for adult-like perception. Therefore, while other ages mentioned in the options do represent critical developmental milestones, it is around the two-month mark that infants reach a level of color perception comparable to adults.