Which of the Following Statements Is Not an Accurate Summary

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not an accurate summary of the findings from research on habituation in mammals-

• A)Short-term and long-term habituation may involve different brain pathways.
• B)Cells in the auditory cortex may "habituate" to tones of specific pitches.
• C)The startle response habituates if a loud noise is presented repeatedly.
• D)Habituation is most evident in the later (motor)portions of the startle response pathway.

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Definitions:

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the role of social interaction in the development of cognition.

Social Mentoring

A supportive relationship where an experienced individual guides and assists another in social contexts, including personal development and networking.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where children aged 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but do not yet think logically.

Concrete Operational Stage

In Piaget’s theory, the stage of cognitive development (from about 7 to 11 years of age) during which children gain the mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events.