The Habituation Technique for Studying Infant Perception Is Based on the Finding

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Multiple Choice

The habituation technique for studying infant perception is based on the finding that infants will:

• A)spend more time looking at familiar objects
• B)repeat simple motor responses that have been rewarded in the past
• C)spend more time looking at correctly drawn faces than at faces with features placed in incorrect positions
• D)spend less time looking at familiar objects

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Definitions:

Hair Follicle Receptors

Sensory nerve fibers that surround each hair follicle and are sensitive to the movement of the hair, providing tactile feedback.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in detecting touch, pressure, sound, and proprioception.

Brainstem

The brainstem is the structure located at the base of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, and is responsible for controlling vital life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Optic Nerve

The cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.