The text describes a study in which infants were shown pictures of several different horses. Then they were shown a picture of a horse and a picture of a different animal, such as a giraffe
What research technique did this study employ to determine how infants learn to categorize objects?
a. classical conditioning
b. reinforcement
c. habituation
d. punishment
c
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Learning Objective 4.10
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a) a factor. b) s factor. c) g factor. d) i factor.
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A. introduce and argue for unorthodox values B. identify with and submit to powerful figures C. place more emphasis on civil liberties D. tend to be punitive toward those who support norms