Newborns Respond with Empathy to Other Babies' Cries but Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

Newborns respond with empathy to other babies' cries but not to tapes of their own cries. This implies that neonates

• A)cannot yet pass the "rouge test" of mirror recognition.
• B)enter early into the psychological comparisons phase.
• C)show early signs of achievement expectancy.
• D)distinguish themselves from others.

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Definitions:

Validity Scale

A validity scale assesses the accuracy and truthfulness of test responses to ensure the results are meaningful and reliable.

F (Infrequency)

A scale or measure used in psychological testing to identify rare or unusual responses in self-report assessments, indicating possible attempt to distort or fake responses.

K (Correction)

A statistical correction factor used in reliability studies to compensate for the effects of test length on the reliability coefficient.

Beck Anxiety Inventory

A self-reported questionnaire used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms.