In the essay, the point is made that perhaps the environment of the children has already guided their preferences in toys before the experiment was conducted. given the choices below, what is the earliest age at which environment could potentially shape the preferences of a child

Exploration is an important tool used by an infant that helps them get to know their environment. Through this they encounter different types of stimuli and start to differentiate between them. This, and the influences of the child's constant companions such as their parents, helps shape their social development when they get older including their likes and dislikes.