Researchers Determine an Infant's Interest in an Object by Measuring

question 99

Multiple Choice

Researchers determine an infant's interest in an object by measuring which of the following?

• A)Whether or not they look directly at the object
• B)How long they look at the object
• C)Whether or not they show signs of boredom such as yawning
• D)Whether or not they smile at the object

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in promoting wakefulness, muscle activation, and memory formation.

Prolactin

A hormone primarily associated with lactation, promoting milk production in breastfeeding women, but also involved in other functions like metabolism, regulation of the immune system, and pancreatic development.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in health and well-being, including regulating libido, muscle mass, and strength.

Puberty

The developmental stage during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.