Suppose You Show a Newborn Infant Four Photographs, One of His

question 76

Multiple Choice

Suppose you show a newborn infant four photographs, one of his mother smiling, one of his mother making a fearful face, one of a stranger smiling, and one of a stranger making a fearful face. Which photograph should you expect the newborn to look at for the longest time?

• A) the smiling mother
• B) the fearful mother
• C) the smiling stranger
• D) the fearful stranger

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Definitions:

Lower-Level Consciousness

A state of consciousness with reduced awareness and attention, such as during sleep or a daydream.

Higher-Level Consciousness

Refers to an advanced state of awareness, where one is fully engaged and mindful of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

Memory Performance

The efficiency and effectiveness of a person's ability to store, retain, and recall information over time.

Long-Term Memory

The phase of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, potentially a lifetime.