A Child Is Shown Two Objects for 20 Seconds

question 32

Multiple Choice

A child is shown two objects for 20 seconds.After this,one of the objects is replaced and the infant spends more time looking at the new object.What does this represent?

• A) Visual recognition
• B) Habituation
• C) Memory
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, such as its morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, phenology, behavior, and products of behavior, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, often in contrast to its physical appearance or phenotype.

Multifactorial Transmission

Combination of genetic and environmental factors to produce certain complex traits.

Dominant/Recessive Genes

Genetic patterns where dominant genes override the characteristics of recessive genes, determining certain traits.