The Preferential Looking Paradigm Is Premised on the Assumption That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The preferential looking paradigm is premised on the assumption that babies prefer to look at:

• A)Novel things
• B)Familiar things
• C)Their mother
• D)The TV
• E)The world as a three-dimensional place

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Definitions:

Brain Waves

Patterns of neural oscillations in the brain, measurable with an EEG, that reflect differing states of brain activity.

Conscious

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings and experiences.

Preconscious Material

Preconscious material consists of thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily accessed or recalled.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep.