Infants May First Begin to Construct a Sense of Self

question 43

Multiple Choice

Infants may first begin to construct a sense of self by

• A) crying to communicate discomfort
• B) repeating pleasurable actions centered on their own bodies
• C) discriminating their mirror image from that of a peer
• D) learning and using the words "me," "my," and "mine"

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Definitions:

Stroboscopic Movement

The visual illusion of apparent motion created by the rapid succession of stationary images, as seen in motion pictures.

Retinal Disparity

The difference in visual images that each eye perceives because of the eyes' different positions, a cue used for depth perception in binocular vision.

Optical Illusions

Visual tricks that deceive the eye, making the viewer perceive something differently from its actual reality.

Eye Muscles

The group of muscles surrounding the eye that allow for its movement and the ability to focus on different objects.