Bower (1965) Conducted a Study on Size Constancy, the Findings

question 6

Multiple Choice

Bower (1965) conducted a study on size constancy, the findings of which challenged Piaget's claims about infants lacking a concept of object permanence. In Bower's study, the key finding was that infants:

• A)Responded to an object that was a different size than presented previously but presented at the same distance during the testing phase
• B)Responded to an object that was the same size as presented previously but presented at a different distance during the testing phase
• C)Exhibited habituation to an object of the same size presented previously but presented at a different distance during the testing phase
• D)Were "surprised" when one solid object apparently passed through another solid object
• E)Sucked on a pacifier

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Definitions:

Cognitive Symptoms

Mental processes related symptoms that affect memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Catastrophic Misinterpretation

In the context of panic, when one misinterprets normal bodily sensations as signals that one is going to have a heart attack, go crazy, lose control, or die.

Clark's Model

A psychological model proposed by David Clark, particularly known for explaining the maintenance of anxiety disorders through a cognitive framework.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting mood, attention, and response to stress.