The Various States of Arousal and Activity That an Infant

question 66

Multiple Choice

The various states of arousal and activity that an infant demonstrates are regulated by

• A) hormonal changes.
• B) neurological "firing."
• C) an internal "clock."
• D) the way their parents treat them.

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Definitions:

Auditory Images

Mental representations of sounds that are not currently being heard, often involved in memory and imagination.

Sensory Register

The initial stage of memory, where sensory information is stored for a very short period of time before either being discarded or processed further.

Short-term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Chunk

A unit of information grouped together for easier processing and recall, often used in memory and learning strategies.