Asked by Stacie Strohbeen on Jul 21, 2024
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During a study, researchers tied one end of a ribbon to a brightly colored mobile and the other end to an infant's ankle. Which of the following did this study measure?
A) Object permanence
B) Habituation
C) Memory in infants
D) Primary circular reactions in infants
Memory in Infants
The cognitive process by which infants store, retain, and recall information and experiences.
Object Permanence
The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way).
Habituation
The process by which an organism becomes accustomed to a repetitive stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.
- Recognize the methods and significance of measuring infant memory and motor skills.
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Vishrut VermaJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This study likely measured memory in infants by observing if they could remember the action (kicking) that produced a desirable outcome (the mobile moving) and if they would repeat the action to see the outcome again, indicating they remembered the cause-and-effect relationship.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the methods and significance of measuring infant memory and motor skills.