Macie, a Ten-Month-Old, Has Been Presented with Many Pictures of Other

question 49

Multiple Choice

Macie, a ten-month-old, has been presented with many pictures of other infants.She grows bored and does not look long at each of these pictures.When the researchers present the image of an older man, Macie becomes quite attentive and looks much longer at this new image.According to researchers, Macie experiences:

• A) dishabituation
• B) fatigue
• C) habituation
• D) visual preferences

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Definitions:

Behavioral Control

Strategies and techniques used to manage or guide an individual's behavior towards meeting certain standards or achieving specific goals.

Authoritarian

A rephrased definition: Describing a manner of governance or leadership that demands strict obedience and limits personal freedoms, often without consultation or input from those being led.

Withdrawn

A behavioral state or condition where an individual pulls back from social interactions and becomes internally focused, often as a response to stress or depression.

Authoritarian Parents

Parents who enforce strict rules and expect obedience without discussion or input from the child.