Babies Possess Several Characteristics Which Allow Researchers to Study Their

question 5

Multiple Choice

Babies possess several characteristics which allow researchers to study their perceptual abilities.Which of the following is not one of them?

• A)they control their ability to smile
• B)they show preferences
• C)they notice novelty
• D)they can learn to repeat activities

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

A psychological phenomenon where individuals perform worse on tasks due to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Actual Selves

Represents one's perception of the self as it is, contrasted with the ideal self or the self that one believes they should become.

Ideal Selves

The concept or image of oneself as one wishes to become or be seen as, often serving as a motivational guide for personal behavior and aspirations.