In a Study by Jeannerod and Colleagues Participants Were Asked

question 51

Multiple Choice

In a study by Jeannerod and colleagues participants were asked to grasp an illuminated object.On some trials,when the participant reached toward the object,a different object suddenly became illuminated and participants had to correct their movement to grasp the newly illuminated object.The results of this study indicated that:

• A) participants had to consciously detect that the new object had illuminated before they could correct their movement.
• B) participants were not able to correct their movement to the newly illuminated object.
• C) participants began to correct their movement to the newly illuminated object prior to consciously detecting that the target had changed position.
• D) participants were not able to detect that the target object had changed position.

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Definitions:

Language

A form of communication—whether spoken, written, or signed—that is based on a system of symbols.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept important in cognitive development of infants.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that an object's or substance's quantity does not change despite changes in its shape or form.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often found in literature, art, and religion, to convey complex concepts through something tangible or visual.