Shortly After Birth, Infants Can Perceive

question 72

Multiple Choice

Shortly after birth, infants can perceive:

• A)differences between categories of phonemes.
• B)changes in temperature.
• C)sweet and sour tastes.
• D)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Independence

The state or condition of being free from being influenced or controlled by others, in terms of decision-making or action.

Social Loafing

The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually.

Decision Polarization

The process through which an individual's choice becomes more extreme or pronounced after group discussion or exposure to persuasive arguments.

Peer Pressure

The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging a person to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to group norms.