In a series of studies using the violation-of-expectation method, Renée Baillargeon and her collaborators claimed to have found evidence for ________
A) mental representations in babies between 6 and 12 months of age
B) mental representations in babies between 12 and 15 months of age
C) object permanence in the first few months of life
D) tertiary circular reactions in the first few months of life
Answer: C
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with a very firm voice. Jonah, knowing that his father is getting angry, puts down the tablet and goes to take a bath. Jonah’s different responding to different “voices” from his father illustrates _____. a. ?acquisition b. ?inhibition c. ?discrimination d. ?generalization
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a. partial b. point-biserial c. phi d. Pearson product-moment
If the results of your research generalize well to a different population, your measurements should show
a. convergent validity. b. construct validity. c. external validity. d. internal validity.
One important brain structure known to be directly involved in feeding, fighting, fleeing and sexual arousal is called the
a. hypothalamus b. pons c. parietal cortex d. sensory projection cortex