When Does a Developing Infant Begin to Respond to Stimuli

question 109

Multiple Choice

When does a developing infant begin to respond to stimuli such as its mother's voice or light introduced into the uterus?

• A) during the fetal stage
• B) during the germinal stage
• C) during the embryonic stage
• D) as soon as the sensory systems are formed in organogenesis

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Definitions:

Free Will

The concept or belief that humans have the capacity to choose or act upon their own volition without being controlled by fate or divine intervention.

Cognitive Theories

Theories in psychology that emphasize internal mental processes as the key to understanding human behavior, including how we process information, solve problems, and make decisions.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to understand their environment and experiences.

Memory

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, critical to learning and the formation of identity.