Richards Et Al

question 34

Multiple Choice

Richards et al.(2010) compared infants who were alert and those who were not (i.e., sleepy) .They also compared infants at 4, 5, and 7 months of age in an oddball paradigm.They found that ______.

• A)children that young always showed a novelty preference regardless of the flow of attention
• B)alert babies, regardless of age, showed greater EEG activity than sleepy babies did when presented with the oddball item
• C)the EEG activity was greatest in the superior frontal gyrus when infants were attending to novel stimuli
• D)sleepy babies showed greater activity than alert babies but only at the age of 4 months

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Definitions:

Overly Sensitive

Pertains to individuals who experience intense emotional or physical reactions to external stimuli or internal thoughts, beyond what is considered typical.

Allergic

Referring to the body's immune system response to substances that are typically harmless, resulting in reactions such as itching, sneezing, or more severe outcomes.

Decreased Appetite

A reduced desire to eat, which can result from various factors, including illness, stress, and nutritional deficiencies.

Encourage Eating

Techniques or strategies used to promote healthy eating habits, especially among children.