Some Researchers See Developmental Changes in Motor Behavior Across the First

question 125

Multiple Choice

Some researchers see developmental changes in motor behavior across the first year as resulting from the interaction of all the complex systems in which infants find themselves (Thelen, 2002) . For example, stepping can be explained with reference to changes in both the brain and:

• A) the balance of hormones.
• B) weight and relative strength.
• C) social skills.
• D) cultural universals.

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Definitions:

Persistence Of Learning

The continued capacity and effort to maintain and enhance one's knowledge or skills over time.

Storage And Retrieval

Storage and retrieval are key processes in human memory, involving the retention of information over time and its subsequent recall or access.

Conscious Encoding

Conscious encoding is the deliberate, attentive processing of information into the memory system.

Alan Baddeley

A British psychologist known for his work on the model of working memory, which describes how information is stored and manipulated in short-term memory.