In Order to Take Your Psychology Quiz, You Must Read

question 167

Multiple Choice

In order to take your psychology quiz, you must read and process the information. The initial step of your eyes detecting the black marks on the page depends on the process of

• A)perception.
• B)sensation.
• C)sensory adaptation.
• D)sensory accommodation.

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Definitions:

Motor Skills

Abilities required to perform precise movements smoothly, generally categorized into fine motor skills and gross motor skills.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (birth to about 2 years), where infants learn through sensory and motor interactions.

Functional Play

Play activities that involve simple, repetitive activities typical of young children, which help in the development of physical and cognitive abilities.

Symbolic Play

Play in which children make believe that objects and toys are other than what they are. Also called pretend play.