When Clara Interacts with Her Sister, Shirley, Clara's Interpretations of Shirley's

question 133

Multiple Choice

When Clara interacts with her sister, Shirley, Clara's interpretations of Shirley's behavior and comments are influenced by preconceptions and expectations from their previous experiences. Which term describes this dynamic?

• A)perceptual set
• B)selective attention
• C)divided attention
• D)perceptual constancy
• E)habituation

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Definitions:

Childcare Providers

refers to individuals or institutions that offer care and supervision to children, typically outside of the child's family, such as in daycares or preschools.

Secondary Intersubjectivity

A form of interaction between two persons involving mutual awareness and sharing of experiences from around 1 year of age.

Basic Emotions

Universal emotions—such as joy, fear, anger, surprise, sadness, and disgust—that are expressed similarly in all cultures and are present at birth or in the early months.

Tiffany Field

A prominent researcher known for her work in touch therapy, developmental psychology, and the health benefits of physical touch.