What Is Thought to Account for the Failure of Neonates

question 158

Multiple Choice

What is thought to account for the failure of neonates to perceive form?

• A)They have poor visual acuity.
• B)They tend to focus on the internal details and ignore the boundaries of the form.
• C)They visually search only a limited portion of the form.
• D)They tend to focus on the entire perimeter and ignore the internal details of the form.

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Definitions:

Pain Sensations

The feelings or perceptions produced by stimulation of nerve endings, often signaling harm or potential injury.

Neural Gate

A theoretical mechanism within the nervous system thought to control the passage of pain signals to the brain.

Signal Inhibition

A process by which neural activity is reduced or stopped, leading to the decrease or cessation of a physiological response or signal transmission.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals, influencing the behavior or physiology of others of its species.