Suppose You Hide a Toy Behind One of Two Screens

question 131

Multiple Choice

Suppose you hide a toy behind one of two screens.Then, when you take the screen away, the toy is missing.According to recent research, what would be the most likely response of an 8-month-old infant to this situation?

• A)The infant will search under the other screen.
• B)The infant will show little reaction.
• C)The infant will show surprise.
• D)The infant will try to play with the screen.

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Definitions:

Gender-Related Behaviors

Behaviors that society typically associates with a particular gender, which are learned through cultural norms and socialization.

Social Dosage Effect

The more time children spend in same-gender groups the more gender-typical behaviors they exhibit.

Same-Gender Groups

are social or working groups composed entirely of members of the same gender, allowing for interactions and dynamics specific to that gender.

Social Preference Score

A measure used to quantify an individual's likability or popularity within a social group based on certain criteria.