What Is the Difference Between the Auditory Abilities of a Newborn

question 125

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the auditory abilities of a newborn infant and a 6-month-old infant?

• A)A newborn cannot discriminate sounds at all, while a 6-month-old infant can easily tell the difference between different sounds and voices.
• B)A newborn will orient toward the source of sounds, while a 6-month-old infant has adult levels of auditory discrimination.
• C)A newborn infant does not show preferences to sounds of different languages, while a 6-month-old prefers sounds from languages they've never heard before.
• D)There are no differences in hearing since this system does not fully develop until 1 year of age.

---

Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological state where individuals mistakenly believe their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, often due to a lack of open communication.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological theory that suggests that individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.

Diffusion of Responsibility

The phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel accountable, assuming that others will do so.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals' short-term selfish interests conflict with long-term group welfare, often relating to resource management.