In a Series of Studies Using the Violation-Of-Expectation Method,Renée Baillargeon

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a series of studies using the violation-of-expectation method,Renée Baillargeon and her collaborators claimed to have found evidence for __________.

• A) mental representations in babies between 6 and 12 months of age
• B) mental representations in babies between 12 and 15 months of age
• C) object permanence in the first few months of life
• D) tertiary circular reactions in the first few months of life

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Definitions:

Genetics Influence

Refers to how genetic makeup affects and dictates various aspects of organisms' physical traits and behaviors.

Five-factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes human personality is composed of five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics and behaviors typically associated with being male or female, influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Self-schema

A belief or idea about oneself that helps the individual to organize and process information relevant to self.