Fantz (1961) Found That Infants Prefer to Look At

question 20

Multiple Choice

Fantz (1961) found that infants prefer to look at:

• A)Their mother rather than a woman they have never seen before
• B)The mouth rather than the eyes
• C)The eyes rather than the mouth
• D)Simple rather than complex designs
• E)A schematic face rather than a stimulus with jumbled features

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Definitions:

Empathic Mimicking

The action of involuntarily mirroring the emotions or expressions of others, a mechanism that fosters empathy and social connection.

Deindividuation

A psychological state in which an individual adopts a group identity, losing personal responsibility and inhibitions, often leading to impulsive and deviant behavior.

Abhorring

A feeling of repulsion or strong dislike towards something.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals tend to share and synchronize their emotional states with others.