Based on What You Know About the Infant's Visual System

question 74

Essay

Based on what you know about the infant's visual system, how would you decorate a child's nursery so that it is consistent with the young infant's visual ability? Include information on acuity and pattern perception.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event or environment that triggers a response or behavior, often used in the study of behavior and learning.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punisher

A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.