Research on infant attention demonstrates that ________ between birth and 4 to 5 months of age.

A. attraction to novelty increases
B. sustained attention declines
C. habituation and recovery time decreases
D. the ability to shift attention declines


Answer: C

Psychology

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Imagine that some researchers conducted a study and interpreted the results of the study as indicative of normative influence. These researchers are most likely to reach this conclusion if participants in their study

a. were truly convinced that the majority was correct in their opinions. b. behaved in a way that would be considered normal to people in Western cultures. c. did what they felt was morally right, even if it violated social norms in the process. d. conformed because they feared being rejected for appearing deviant.

Psychology

Samaire is in REM sleep. Her brain waves most closely resemble ____

a. ?waking state brain waves b. ?stage 2 brain waves c. ?stage 3 brain waves d. ?stage 4 brain waves

Psychology

Basic guidelines pertaining to customer relations include

A. Give customers your full attention, whether on the phone or in person B. Acknowledge customers immediately C. Both answers are correct.

Psychology

The "chemical messengers" that communicate across the synapse are known as

A. neurotransmitters. B. acetylcholine. C. transporters. D. receptors.

Psychology