In the Early Weeks of Life, Infants Rely Heavily on the Sense

question 205

Multiple Choice

In the early weeks of life, infants rely heavily on the sense of __________ to perceive the emotions of others.

• A)hearing
• B)vision
• C)touch
• D)smell

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Definitions:

Memory Span

the amount of information or number of items that a person can hold in short-term memory in one attempt, often measured by recollection tasks.

Anterograde Amnesiacs

Individuals unable to form new memories following the onset of amnesia, though memories from before the amnesia often remain intact.

Motor Skills

Abilities involving the movement and coordination of muscles to perform activities ranging from simple to complex movements.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory in which previous experiences aid the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.