Early Childhood Education (ECE) NOCTI Practice Exam

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At what age can an infant typically recognize faces?

At birth
1-2 months
3-6 months
6-12 months

The correct answer is: 3-6 months

Infants typically start to recognize faces around 3 to 6 months of age. During this period, their visual acuity improves significantly, allowing them to not only see more clearly but also to focus on complex stimuli such as faces. Evidence suggests that by this age, infants begin to show preferences for familiar faces over unfamiliar ones and can recognize their caregivers. This ability is important for social development, as it helps strengthen bonds and facilitates social interactions. In contrast, while newborns may show some visual tracking of faces, true recognition usually does not begin until they are a few months old. Recognizing faces is a developmental milestone that reflects broader cognitive and perceptual skills emerging in early infancy.