In Its Discussion of Habituation, Your Text Notes That When

question 144

Multiple Choice

In its discussion of habituation, your text notes that when infants pay attention to a stimulus, their heart rate increases. Increased heart rate may therefore serve as a(n) _________ definition of "paying attention."

• A)experimental
• B)conceptual
• C)operational
• D)procedural

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Definitions:

Buttoning Shirts

The act of fastening the buttons on a shirt, which can serve as an example of fine motor skills and daily living activity.

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Peer Pressure

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

Bullying

Aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.