Explain and support the notion that 5-month-old babies’ concept of numerosity allows them to keep track of small changes in quantities, a behavior that looks like an understanding of how to add and subtract.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Discussion should center around the work of Karen Wynn (1992) and the violation-of-expectation method.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Research by Cannon and Washburn, in which Washburn swallowed a balloon, investigated the role of

A. stomach contractions as cues for hunger. B. blood glucose levels in satiety. C. insulin levels in satiety. D. glucagon levels as cues for hunger.

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An example of a conjunction target would be a ______.

A. green square among red squares B. yellow circle among green squares C. black circle among black triangles D. purple triangle among blue triangles

Psychology

Medical problems caused by the interaction of psychological, emotional, and physical difficulties are known as

A) general adaptation syndromes. B) post traumatic stress disorder. C) psychosomatic disorders. D) stressors.

Psychology