Which of the Following Techniques Is Used to Investigate Whether

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is used to investigate whether infants can dis- criminate between pictures that vary on the basis of gender, age, or race?

• A) Centration technique
• B) Doll technique
• C) Habituation paradigm
• D) Sociometric paradigm

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and controlling hunger and thirst.

Sleep-Wake Cycle

The natural, cyclic pattern of sleep and wakefulness, regulated by the body's internal clock and influenced by environmental cues like light and darkness.

Growth Hormones

Peptides that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Altered States

Conditions of consciousness that are significantly different from the normal waking state, such as those induced by sleep, meditation, hypnosis, or drugs.