Suppose You Observe a Father and His Infant Daughter in a Laboratory

question 88

Multiple Choice

Suppose you observe a father and his infant daughter in a laboratory and they are playing together. At some point, the father stops responding to his daughter and the experimenter records how the child reacts. The term for an experiment of this type is:

• A) a habituation experiment
• B) a still-face experiment
• C) a classical conditioning experiment
• D) a visual cliff experiment

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Definitions:

Low-Machiavellian

Refers to individuals who are less inclined to manipulate others for their own gain, often displaying more honesty and integrity.

Personal Goals

Individual objectives or aspirations that one seeks to achieve, which can span personal development, academic achievements, or personal satisfaction ends.

Thoughtfully

Acting with consideration or careful reflection, often showing concern for the needs or feelings of others.

Eustress

A stress that has a positive impact on both attitudes and performance.