Professor Wrightway Would Like to Learn About the Perceptual Capacities

question 149

Multiple Choice

Professor Wrightway would like to learn about the perceptual capacities of four-month-old infants but is uncertain about which procedure is most useful.You would recommend that he not choose a procedure that involves

• A) habituation.
• B) deferred imitation.
• C) preferential looking.
• D) operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision making, and moderating social behaviour.

Alarm

Alarm is a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; it is a signal or warning of a potential threat.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Breathing

The physiological process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, crucial for respiratory gas exchange.