In Infancy and Childhood

question 110

Multiple Choice

In infancy and childhood:

• A) only children with histories of sexual abuse display sexual behavior.
• B) sexuality exists but is of no importance.
• C) sexuality can best be described as dormant.
• D) many experiences of this period have great impact on the future expression of adult sexuality.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Sensory receptors are specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by sending signals to the central nervous system, enabling perception.

Bottom-up Processing

An approach to information processing that starts with the sensory input and builds up to the final representation in the brain.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of the time.

Different Pitches

Variations in the frequency of sound waves, resulting in different tones or musical notes perceived by the listener.