Research on Autobiographical Memory Notes That the Earliest Age That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Research on autobiographical memory notes that the earliest age that can be recalled could be represented by the experience of:

• A) saying a first word at 12 months of age.
• B) welcoming a new baby sister at 24 months of age.
• C) walking up steps with a little help at 17 months of age.
• D) being fed a first bite of solid food at 6 months of age.

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Definitions:

Habituation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it, representing a fundamental form of learning.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure, often used in the context of drug tolerance or allergic reactions.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon observed in behavioral psychology where a change in conditions leads to an opposite change in the individual's response rate, evident in both positive and negative reinforcements.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of classical conditioning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful or significant through its association with another conditioned stimulus rather than with an unconditioned stimulus.