Baby girls’ greater interest in faces offers clue to nature v nurture debate
An exploration of how the early visual interests of babies, specifically girls' greater focus on faces over toys, offers a clue into the nature versus nurture debate regarding sex differences.
First tracked September 21, 2026 at 6:31 AM CDT · Latest material update September 21, 2026 at 8:06 AM CDT
A study tracking the earliest visual interests of babies reveals a subtle but significant difference in focus between girls and boys when presented with faces versus toys, sparking a deep dive into the nature versus nurture debate surrounding sex differences in early development.
