When 6-Month-Old Infants Are Placed on Top of an Illusory

question 157

Multiple Choice

When 6-month-old infants are placed on top of an illusory visual cliff they

• A) show heart rate increases.
• B) go to the ledge but not to the drop.
• C) move over the drop easily.
• D) attempt to roll over onto their backs.

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Definitions:

Hormone's Activational Effect

The immediate influence or action of hormones on the body, affecting behavior, physiology, or development.

Hormone's Organizational Effect

The influence hormones have during developmental stages on the organization and permanent structuring of the nervous system and body tissues.

Reproductive Readiness Hypothesis

The reproductive readiness hypothesis suggests that certain traits or behaviors signal an organism's readiness to reproduce to potential mates.

Environmental Conditions

The various physical and biological factors that influence an organism's life and development, including climate, terrain, and the presence of other species.