When 6- to 14-Month Old Infants Are Placed in the Middle

question 335

Multiple Choice

When 6- to 14-month old infants are placed in the middle of a visual cliff, they usually

• A)remain still.
• B)move to the shallow side of the apparatus.
• C)move to the deep side of the apparatus.
• D)approach their mothers when called, whether that requires moving to the shallow or deep side.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience, learning, or injury.

Brain Injury

A physical damage to the brain that can affect cognitive, physical, and emotional functions.

Stability

The state of being steady and unchanging, often used to describe emotional, financial, or structural constancy.

Adulthood

The life stage following adolescence, involving greater physical, psychological, and social maturity.