The _____ Technique in Studying Infant Perception Involves Searching for a Reliable

question 175

Multiple Choice

The _____ technique in studying infant perception involves searching for a reliable preference for one stimulus over another.

• A)habituation
• B)preferential looking
• C)object permanence
• D)non-differential perception

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

Information gathered by sensory receptors about internal and external changes.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nervous signals.

Social Influence Theory

A theory that examines how individual thoughts, actions, and feelings are influenced by social interactions and the presence of others.

Hypnotic Subjects

Individuals who are under hypnosis and are more open to suggestions, alterations in perception, and changes in behavior or thought processes.