A Typically Developing Three-Month-Old Infant Can ____

question 17

Multiple Choice

A typically developing three-month-old infant can ____.

• A) wave bye-bye and play pat-a-cake on request
• B) babble or coo when spoken to or smiled at
• C) release a toy or object voluntarily
• D) shake his or her head appropriately to indicate yes and no

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure located in the medial temporal lobe, involved in the formation and retrieval of memories.

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past, while long-term memories from before the event remain intact.

Iconic Memory

A component of the visual memory system which includes a brief, transient visual representation of the scene one has just perceived.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement, heart rate, memory, and learning.