Infants Are More Likely to Cross a Bridge When It

question 47

Multiple Choice

Infants are more likely to cross a bridge when it is wide and has a rigid handrail than when it is narrow and has a wobbly handrail.Which statement best explains this behavior?

• A) Infants use cues in the environment to judge whether a surface is suitable for walking.
• B) Infants use integration to judge whether a surface is suitable for walking.
• C) Infants use differentiation to judge whether a surface is suitable for walking.
• D) Infants use retinal disparity to judge whether a surface is suitable for walking.

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Definitions:

Flow

A mental state of deep involvement and immersion in an activity where an individual experiences focus, engagement, and a sense of satisfaction.

Effort

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve a goal or accomplish a task.

Personal Constructs

Cognitive structures individuals use to interpret and predict events, prominently featured in George Kelly’s personal construct theory.

Cognitive Scripts

Mental representations of sequences of events or actions, guiding behavior and understanding in specific contexts.