The Belief That Nature Endows Infants with Only General Learning

question 1

Multiple Choice

The belief that nature endows infants with only general learning mechanisms, such as the ability to perceive, associate, generalize, and remember, is a basic component of:

• A)empiricism.
• B)nature and nurture.
• C)perceptual development.
• D)nativism.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sex drive.

Fat Cell Theory

The hypothesis that the number of fat cells in the body is fixed in early life and that obesity is related to the size of the fat cells rather than their number.

Fat Cells

Also known as adipocytes, these cells store energy in the form of fat and play a significant role in regulating metabolism and hormone balance.

CCK in the Blood

Refers to the presence of Cholecystokinin, a hormone that stimulates digestion of fats and proteins, in the bloodstream.