Two-Year-Old Shana Is Shown a Novel Object

question 144

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Shana is shown a novel object. The object is 6 inches wide, made out of blue wire, and in the shape of an octagon. An adult tells Shana, "This is a glub." Which object is Shana MOST likely to later believe is a glub?

• A) a 12-inch octagonal object made out of red felt
• B) a 6-inch square object made out of green ceramic
• C) a 2-inch triangular object made out of blue plastic
• D) a 10-inch rectangular object made out of orange wire

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not always leading to the most accurate conclusion.

Slow Processing

The phenomenon of taking longer than average to interpret or react to information.

Implicit Association Test

A psychological test designed to reveal underlying attitudes or biases by measuring the speed of associations between different concepts.

Somatic Marker

A term referring to bodily reactions that are associated with emotions and feelings, which are thought to guide decision-making processes.