What Do Nativists Do, with Respect to Cognitive Abilities

question 14

Multiple Choice

What do nativists do, with respect to cognitive abilities?

• A)They strive to understand the adaptive significance of abilities that appear to be prewired.
• B)They attempt to find out which abilities are prewired, without making any assumptions about why these abilities might be innate.
• C)They assert that abilities which are prewired will be less prone to habituation or dishabituation.
• D)They suggest that infants attend more to novel events because these events require more time for perceptual processing.

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Definitions:

Dominant Leader

An individual in a leadership position who exerts authority and control, often taking charge of decision-making processes.

Independent Contributions

Efforts or achievements made by individuals that stand on their own and contribute uniquely to a collective goal or project.

Brainstorming

A collaborative idea-generation process aimed at finding a solution for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.

T-grouping

A form of group training where participants learn about themselves, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics through direct interaction and feedback, usually within the context of organizational development.