Researchers Have Used Visual Indicators of Infant Perceptual Abilities

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers have used visual indicators of infant perceptual abilities. Which is not one of those indicators?

• A) Head turning
• B) Eye movement
• C) Eye blinking
• D) Eating behavior
• E) Crying behavior

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in operant conditioning where the rate of response to one stimulus changes when the reinforcement conditions are modified for another stimulus.

Congruency Effect

A phenomenon where the reaction time is faster and accuracy is higher when the properties of a stimulus are in harmony with its response.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a pleasant stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.