At 2 to 3 Months of Age, Infants

question 49

Multiple Choice

At 2 to 3 months of age, infants

• A) can detect objects represented by incomplete drawings.
• B) perceive subjective boundaries that really are not present.
• C) prefer the walking-human display.
• D) thoroughly explore the internal features of a pattern.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to think, learn, reason, and remember over time, often associated with childhood development.

Sensorimotor

Referring to a developmental stage in infants where they learn about the world through sensory experiences and motor activities.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and understanding the perspective of others.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife to prevent depletion or destruction.