The Method Used to Determine Whether Infants Can Distinguish One

question 101

Multiple Choice

The method used to determine whether infants can distinguish one stimulus from another by measuring the length of time they attend to different stimuli is known as the ________ method.

• A)stimulus generalization
• B)orienting response
• C)visual preference
• D)high-amplitude sucking

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Definitions:

Self-Pity

A feeling of sorrow for one's own sufferings or misfortunes, often viewed as a self-absorbed or indulgent emotion.

Functional Autonomy

A concept in psychology where behaviors that once served a specific purpose become independent of their original motive.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli, such as blinking when an object approaches the eyes unexpectedly.

Fixations

Psychological terms referring to the persistent focus of an individual's desire or interest on a specific object, concept, or stage of development, often resulting from unresolved conflicts.