Like Human Infants, Kittens Are Born with the Ability to Detect

question 285

Essay

Like human infants, kittens are born with the ability to detect horizontal lines and vertical lines. In one famous study, kittens were exposed to either vertical or horizontal black and white stripes. Special collars kept them from seeing anything else, even their own bodies. In what way did the results of this study contribute to an understanding of critical periods in development? What evidence do we have of critical periods for sensory development in human beings?

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Variable manufacturing costs are expenses that change in proportion with the level of production output, such as raw materials and labor.

Differential Effect

It is the financial impact of a business decision that differentiates between alternative choices, highlighting the relative costs or benefits.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, as recorded on the balance sheet, often used to calculate the value of a company if it were to be liquidated.

Opportunity Cost

The price paid when one opts not to pursue the next most favorable choice during decision-making.