In the Infant Health and Development Program Study,infants Whose Cognitive

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the Infant Health and Development Program study,infants whose cognitive performance remained high had mothers who

• A)were married before and during the pregnancy.
• B)had high cognitive scores on cognitive tests themselves.
• C)responded to their babies needs.
• D)provided a stimulating environment for their infant.

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Definitions:

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process involving the repetition of information to keep it within working memory or to store it in short-term memory.

Phone Number

A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone line for the purpose of making and receiving calls.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while disregarding other perceivable information.

Short-term Memory

The component of the memory system that is responsible for holding small amounts of information in an active, readily available state for a short period.