An Infant's Auditory System Is Programmed to

question 79

Multiple Choice

An infant's auditory system is programmed to

• A) facilitate the perception of sound distance.
• B) be sensitive to human voices.
• C) recognize the mother's voice very soon after birth.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Sequential

Describes a process that follows a specific order or sequence, where each step or stage comes one after the other in a logical progression.

Transitivity

The cognitive ability to recognize logical relationships among elements in a serial order and to deduce the third relation from the first two.

Formal Operations

The fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage hypothetical situations.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a child learns to reason, solve problems, and understand concepts throughout different stages of early life.