Some Researchers Propose That Infants May Be Born with or Acquire

question 27

Multiple Choice

Some researchers propose that infants may be born with or acquire very early reasoning abilities that help them make sense of the information they encounter.These abilities are called

• A) innate learning mechanisms.
• B) at-birth learning abilities.
• C) preprogrammed learning skills.
• D) information-processing abilities.

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Definitions:

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes become more sensitive to light in low-light conditions.

Headlights

The front-facing lights on a vehicle, used to illuminate the road ahead during nighttime or bad weather conditions.

Amplitude

The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Brightness

A visual perception describing the perception of luminance, or the intensity of light emitted or reflected by an object.