Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of Typical

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of typical 9-month-old infants?

• A) They cross to the deep side of the visual cliff without fear.
• B) They have developed the concept of object permanence.
• C) They understand some nouns and gestures.
• D) They show memory for simple learning tasks for more than two weeks.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, reasoning, memory, and voluntary movement.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for complex behaviors including thought, emotion, and motor function.

Corpus Callosum

A dense band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the human brain that is typically associated with creative thinking, perception, and spatial abilities.