Core Knowledge Theorists Assume That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Core knowledge theorists assume that

• A)infants start out life with a set of prewired understandings.
• B)experience helps young infants refine their sensorimotor schemes.
• C)infants start out life as "blank slates."
• D)experience is unnecessary for the development of linguistic and psychological knowledge.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often involving increased heart rate and alertness.

Curiosity

A strong desire to learn or know something, often driving exploration and investigation.

Motive State Excitement

The arousal or stimulation of a particular motivational state, leading to increased activity or response.

Need for Stimulation

is a psychological concept suggesting that individuals seek experiences and situations that offer sensory or cognitive stimulation.