Infants' Tendency to Gaze Longer at Novel Stimuli Than at Familiar

question 58

Multiple Choice

Infants' tendency to gaze longer at novel stimuli than at familiar ones provides compelling evidence regarding their

• A) attachment style.
• B) egocentrism.
• C) stranger anxiety.
• D) mental abilities.

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Definitions:

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the axons of neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Myelin Sheath

The protective coating around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord that helps increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Neuropathic Pain

A chronic pain condition caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.

Reactivity of Neurons

The responsiveness of neurons to various stimuli, reflecting the dynamic nature of neural activity in processing information.