Discuss Research on the Development of Infants' Categorization Abilities

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Essay

Discuss research on the development of infants' categorization abilities. Describe two main explanations for age­related differences in categorization.

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Definitions:

Richard Nixon

The 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974, known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal leading to his resignation.

Alger Hiss

A former State Department official who was convicted of perjury in the late 1940s, stemming from allegations of spying for the Soviet Union, leading to a highly publicized trial and contributing to the Red Scare.

White Citizens’ Councils

Organizations in the Southern United States during the mid-20th century that promoted racial segregation and opposed civil rights for African Americans using economic pressures and social intimidation.

Ku Klux Klan

A secretive and violent organization in the United States that advocates white supremacy, white nationalism, and anti-immigration, historically known for terrorizing African Americans.