How do researchers determine whether babies can tell the difference between two stimuli, given that their young subjects are not able to tell them?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: They could look at changes in heart rate and changes in sucking rate.

Psychology

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Which stage of moral reasoning reflects a person's interest in pleasing others by acting as a good member of society?

A. conventional morality B. postconventional morality C. unconventional morality D. preconventional morality

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Parasympathetic neurons use acetylcholine as their neurotransmitter.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which behavior is an example of a gross-motor skill?

A. walking B. pointing C. reaching D. scribbling

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Which of the following is an example of a question related to the nature–nurture issue?

a. To what extent can unconscious influences alter people's behavior?
b. How much of the difference between boys and girls depends on their genes?
c. Which brain areas are most important for learning and memory?
d. Are certain behaviors completely random or unpredictable?

Psychology