Which Statement Is True About Research Conducted on a Newborn's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about research conducted on a newborn's sense of hearing?

• A)After birth, neonates are unable to distinguish their mother's voice from that of other women's voices.
• B)After birth, neonates show a preference for the mother's voice compared to other women's voices.
• C)While still in the womb, neonates show a distinct preference for the mother's voice compared to other women's voices.
• D)After birth, neonates show a distinct preference for the father's voice compared to other men's voices.

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Definitions:

Clever Hans

A famous case study in early 20th century psychology of a horse that was claimed to have been able to perform arithmetic and other intellectual tasks.

Arithmetic

A branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers, including operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Selective Attrition

The process where certain kinds of participants drop out of a study over time, potentially skewing the results.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setup that suggest to participants what behavior is expected or desired, potentially influencing the outcomes of the study.