In Its Discussion of Habituation, Your Text Notes That When

question 144

Multiple Choice

In its discussion of habituation, your text notes that when infants pay attention to a stimulus, their heart rate increases. Increased heart rate may therefore serve as a(n) _________ definition of "paying attention."

• A)experimental
• B)conceptual
• C)operational
• D)procedural

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Growth

The increase in length of bones due to the activity in the epiphyseal plates, which contributes to overall height during development.

Epiphyseal Plate

The growth plate located at the end of long bones, responsible for longitudinal growth.

Chondroblasts

Cells that actively produce the components of the extracellular matrix, leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.

Growth Spurt

A growth spurt refers to a rapid increase in height and weight that typically occurs during puberty.