What is object permanence, and how do we know when it develops?
What will be an ideal response?
This is the idea that objects continue to exist when they are out of sight. It is the ability to
represent objects mentally. An infant who has not acquired object permanence will not search for a toy that is moved behind a barrier; he/she acts as if it never existed. We know that the child has
acquired object permanence when he/she begins to search for the hidden toy.
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New learning that works in the opposite direction from the original learning results in ________
a. shaping b. generalization c. spontaneous recovery d. extinction
What is the most popular and efficient way to assess cortisol release in infants?
A) blood samples B) a saliva swipe C) heart rate variability D) vagal tone assessments
Suppose you observe a baby focus his eyes on a rattle being held in front of him, and then he moves his arm and hand out and grasps the rattle, taking it from the person holding it
This series of actions is a good example of the visually guided reach. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Mary Rothbart, variations in __________ are evident in how effectively a child can focus and shift attention, inhibit impulses, and manage negative emotion
A) threshold of responsiveness B) adaptability C) irritable distress D) effortful control