One of the MOST Striking Discoveries About the Hearing of Very

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the MOST striking discoveries about the hearing of very young infants (Eimas, 1985) is that they are particularly sensitive to the sound category known as:

• A) phonemes.
• B) the purr of a cat.
• C) baby talk register.
• D) their mother's voice.

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Definitions:

Social Decentering

The cognitive ability to step outside one's own thoughts and feelings to consider the perspectives, thoughts, and feelings of others.

Causal Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn the dynamics of their surrounding culture and acquire values and norms appropriate or necessary in that culture.

Platinum Rule

Guiding principle that encourages treating others the way they want to be treated, reflecting empathy and understanding of personal preferences.