Nine-Month-Old Tanika Watches Her Father Repeatedly Hide Her Favorite Toy

question 127

Multiple Choice

Nine-month-old Tanika watches her father repeatedly hide her favorite toy in a basket on her right. Each time, she reaches for the basket and pulls out the toy. After several such hidings, the father, in full view of Tanika, moves the toy to a box on Tanika's left. Most likely, Tanika will __________.

• A) demonstrate the A-not-B effect by reaching in the box for the toy
• B) demonstrate the A-not-B effect by reaching into the basket for the toy
• C) reach into the basket for the toy, thereby failing to demonstrate the A-not-B effect
• D) demonstrate a mature concept of object permanence by reaching into the basket for the toy

Recognize and apply different group assignment strategies in experimental design.

Understand the importance of operational definitions in research methodology.

Explain the concept and importance of blind and double-blind studies.

Distinguish between different experimental designs and their applications.

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Definitions:

Initial Investments

The upfront money used to fund a new project, purchase a company, or make an investment, typically associated with starting costs.

Investment Projects

Initiatives or plans that require capital investment to generate financial returns or achieve business objectives over time.

After-Tax Discount Rate

The discount rate used in capital budgeting that accounts for the effects of taxes on the net present value of a project or investment.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity available for day-to-day operations.