A Four-Month-Old Baby Is Participating in an Experiment in Which

question 98

Multiple Choice

A four-month-old baby is participating in an experiment in which he is repeatedly shown the photograph of a man frowning.After repeated exposures to this photograph,he loses interest.If the baby is like other infants who respond in similar situations,when a new photograph showing a man smiling is presented,what will he do?

• A)cry.
• B)search for his mother.
• C)look away.
• D)show renewed interest.

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Definitions:

Biological Psychologist

A scientist who studies the biological underpinnings of behavior, thoughts, and emotions, often focusing on the brain's role in psychological processes.

Social Psychologist

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