Which of the following beliefs is found in the cognitive-developmental perspective but not in the core knowledge perspective?
A. Infants construct an understanding of the world.
B. Infants do not develop object permanence until they are 8-12 months of age.
C. Infants have rapid early learning and experience adaptations in their cognition.
D. Violation-of-expectation methods can be used to study infant knowledge.
Answer: B
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whereas __________ nervosa is characterized by self-starving behavior. Fill in the blanks with correct word
What are the three essential diagnostic features of anorexia nervosa?
A. Persistently low self-confidence, intense fear of becoming fat, and disturbance in motivation. B. Low self-esteem, disturbance in self-perceived weight or shape, and persistent energy restriction. C. Restricted affect, disturbance in motivation, and low calorie intake. D. Persistent restriction of energy intake, intense fear of becoming fat, and disturbance in self-perceived weight or shape.
In sensorimotor Substage 6, the ability to create mental representations enables toddlers to ________ and ________.
A. engage in deferred imitation; engage in make-believe play B. understand object permanence; develop simple motor habits C. engage in deferred imitation; use primary circular reactions D. develop simple motor habits; apply the violation-of-expectation method
In the context of cognitive development, the ability to deliberately direct one's concentration and shut out distractions is known as:
A. class inclusion. B. selective attention. C. transitive inference. D. object permanence.