Although Not All Psychologists Agree, Research Using Habituation and Dishabituation

question 72

Multiple Choice

Although not all psychologists agree, research using habituation and dishabituation discussed in your textbook suggests that very young infants might:

• A) understand the meaning of some simple words.
• B) demonstrate object permanence.
• C) recognize their parents.
• D) have a rudimentary appreciation for numbers.

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Definitions:

P-Value

The likelihood of observing results as extreme or more extreme than those actually experienced, under the assumption that the null hypothesis holds.

Predictor Variables

Variables used in statistical models to predict outcomes or responses.

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure, often denoted as R^2, that represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variables in a regression model.

Stepwise Regression

An approach to developing regression models where the identification of forecasting variables is performed automatically.