Spelke's Research on Object Perception Has Shown That Two Month

question 19

Multiple Choice

Spelke's research on object perception has shown that two month olds

• A) cannot habituate easily.
• B) are aware of movements objects are capable of.
• C) have no idea of the trajectory of an object.
• D) believe that solid objects can pass through other solid objects.
• E) have very little object perception.

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Definitions:

Fritz Perls

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