Research Using Habituation and Preferential Response Paradigms Has Provided Us

question 24

Multiple Choice

Research using habituation and preferential response paradigms has provided us with much of what we know about the infant's perceptual abilities.The habituation paradigm takes advantage of

• A)baby's ability to form habits
• B)the absence of an orientation response in infants
• C)baby's ability to report their own reactions
• D)baby's tendency to orient to new stimulation

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory stating that an individual's motivation is influenced by the belief that effort will lead to performance and performance will lead to desired rewards.

E-to-P Expectancies

The belief about the probability that putting effort into a task will lead to achieving performance objectives.

Emotional Markers

Psychological indicators that relate to an individual's emotional state or changes, often influencing decision-making and behavior.

Four-drive Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that human beings have four basic drives: the drive to acquire, the drive to bond, the drive to learn, and the drive to defend.