At About 3 Months of Age, Visually Initiated Reaching Is

question 196

Multiple Choice

At about 3 months of age, visually initiated reaching is transformed into ____________. This occurs around the same time as maturational changes in the visual and motor areas of the cerebral cortex.

• A) visually guided reaching
• B) problem-solving behavior
• C) prereaching movements
• D) the A-not-B error

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Definitions:

Total Sleep Time

The total amount of time spent sleeping during a typical sleep period, often measured in hours.

Sleep Patterns

The natural or habitual timing, duration, and quality of sleep, including cycles of REM and non-REM sleep.

Slow-wave Sleep

A deep phase of sleep known for its slow brain waves, considered critical for restorative sleep and memory consolidation.

Sleep Quality

An assessment of how well one sleeps, including factors such as duration, restfulness, and frequency of awakenings.