In a Classic Study on Depth Perception, Gibson and Walk

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a classic study on depth perception, Gibson and Walk placed infants of various ages on a fabric-covered runway that ran across the center of a clever device called a visual cliff. In the study, _____.

• A) girls refused to cross the visual cliff but boys crossed it
• B) boys crossed the visual cliff faster than girls
• C) infants crossed the cliff when their mothers encouraged them to do so
• D) eight out of ten crawling infants refused to cross the seemingly unsupported surface of the visual cliff

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Definitions:

Ainsworth's Study

Research conducted by Mary Ainsworth that classified types of child attachment into secure, avoidant, and ambivalent categories through the Strange Situation Procedure.

Unethical Research

Research activities that violate moral principles, disregard participant welfare, or do not adhere to scientific and ethical standards.

Securely Attached Infants

Children who show a healthy balance of attachment and autonomy, often resulting from responsive caregiving, and display comfort with social interaction and exploration.

Ainsworth

A psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, specifically the development of the "Strange Situation" assessment.