An Infant's Ability to Recognize a Totally Novel Stimulus and Direct

question 67

Multiple Choice

An infant's ability to recognize a totally novel stimulus and direct his attention to it is called

• A) habituation.
• B) object permanence.
• C) recovery.
• D) distraction.

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Definitions:

Zymogens

Inactive enzyme precursors that require a biochemical change to become active enzymes.

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that play a key role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; testosterone is the most well-known androgen.

Male Embryo

An embryo that has XY chromosomes, leading to the development of male sexual characteristics.