A Sequence in Which an Infant First Perceives Something Done

question 25

Multiple Choice

A sequence in which an infant first perceives something done by someone else and then performs the same action hours or even days later is called _____.

• A) sensorimotor intelligence
• B) object permanence
• C) information-processing
• D) deferred imitation

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Definitions:

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental aptitude based on the average abilities of people at a certain chronological age.

Chronological Age

The actual age of a person or object, measured in years from the date of birth or creation.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins who originate from a single fertilized egg, making them genetically identical.

Fertilized Egg

A cell formed by the union of a male gamete (sperm) and a female gamete (egg), marking the beginning of embryonic development.