Which of the Following Is a False Statement

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a false statement?

• A) Newborns will turn their heads toward a sound source.
• B) Babies have the ability to match vision and hearing.
• C) Babies cannot hear until after they are born.
• D) In some ways, infants are better at distinguishing sounds than adults are.

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Definitions:

Neural Excitability

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Cortical Activation

The process of stimulating areas of the cerebral cortex, leading to increased alertness, attention, and readiness for cognitive activities.

Motivated Forgetting

This is a psychological defense mechanism where individuals unconsciously choose to forget disturbing memories, information, or thoughts as a way to cope or manage stress.

Sigmund Freud

The individual from Austria who established psychoanalysis as a treatment approach, focusing on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses through discussions between a therapist and the individual receiving treatment.