Researchers Used a Device to Measure Sucking Patterns in Newborns

question 49

Multiple Choice

Researchers used a device to measure sucking patterns in newborns in response to sounds.Which of the following were they able to distinguish?

• A)the difference between two-syllable and three-syllable words
• B)the location of two different sounds
• C)the difference between their father's voice and that of a male stranger
• D)changes in volume between two songs

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Definitions:

Innate Reactions

Natural, instinctual responses that an individual is born with, which are not learned through experience.

Evolutionary Theory

An explanation for the diversity of organisms on Earth, proposing that they have changed over generations through a process of natural selection.

Behavioural Theory

A theory focusing on observable behaviors, emphasizing the learning experiences that mold human actions.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that distinguish one society or ethnic group from another.