The Sensory Abilities of Newborn Infants

question 26

Multiple Choice

The sensory abilities of newborn infants:

• A) do not allow them to distinguish contrasts, shadows, or edges.
• B) include the ability to see and hear, but not to discriminate tastes and smells.
• C) include visual abilities that are much like that of an adult.
• D) include the ability to discriminate smells, tastes, and sounds almost immediately.

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Definitions:

Visual-Form Agnosia

A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize objects, despite intact vision.

Optic Ataxia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to accurately reach for objects using visual guidance, often due to damage in the parietal lobe.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which enables organisms to process visual detail, extending from the eye through the brain to interpret visual information.

Genitalia

The external and internal organs of reproduction in both males and females.