Beth Is Interested in Finding Out Whether Infants Can Distinguish

question 72

Multiple Choice

Beth is interested in finding out whether infants can distinguish between bitter and salty tastes. How would you advise her to investigate her question?

• A)Ask adults when they first remembered eating something bitter and something salty.
• B)Repeatedly present one taste-either bitter or salty-and see whether infants habituate to it.
• C)Observe infants' facial expressions or head movements to see whether they respond differently to bitter and salty tastes.
• D)Use infants or toddlers who are old enough to answer questions about how things taste.

Understand the interaction between Deaf and ethnic cultures.

Understand the dynamic nature of theories and research in cross-cultural service delivery.

Recognize the impact of racial and ethnic politics on cross-cultural work.

Appreciate the benefits of peer study/supervision groups for support in cross-cultural service.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells, fundamental in the communication within the brain and body.

Electrically Charged

Having a property that causes it to attract or repel other electrically charged objects due to the presence of electric charges on its surface.

At Rest

A state in which one is not engaged in physical activity or exertion, often associated with the body’s normal functions at a basal metabolic rate.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system.