Two Infants of Different Ages, Diego and Hannah, Are Tested

question 43

Multiple Choice

Two infants of different ages, Diego and Hannah, are tested with the preferential-looking technique to determine their visual acuity. A series of black-and- white-striped patterns are presented individually next to a gray square. Diego can distinguish stripes that are narrower than the stripes Hannah can distinguish. Compared to Hannah, Diego has:

• A)a smaller retina.
• B)better object segregation.
• C)more intelligence.
• D)better contrast sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or to face reality, including denial, repression, and projection.

Pathological Personalities

Patterns of behavior or personality traits that are maladaptive, causing significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Interpersonal Control

The capacity of an individual to influence, manipulate, or control others in social interactions.

Confrontation

In therapeutic contexts, a technique where the therapist challenges a client's beliefs or behaviors to encourage insight and change, done in a supportive manner.