Which Innate Preference Is Used to Help Researchers Assess Infants

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which innate preference is used to help researchers assess infants' visual abilities?

• A) a preference for coloured objects over black-and-white objects
• B) a preference for angled objects over round objects
• C) a preference for striped objects over plain objects
• D) a preference for stationary objects over moving objects

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Definitions:

Pelvic Floor

A group of muscles and tissues that support the organs in the pelvis, including the bladder, rectum, and, in women, the uterus and vagina.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the excitation of one muscle is accompanied by the inhibition of its antagonist.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, functioning as a protective mechanism to prevent overstretching.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism through which the tension in a muscle tendon is regulated, preventing potential damage from excessive force.