Habituation Paradigm in Sensory/Perceptual Functions

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At what age do infants show a preference for the human voice by smiling?

3 months (correct)

9 months

6 months

1 month

When do infants begin to differentiate phonemes in all languages prior to focusing on their mother tongue?

6 months (correct)

At birth

1 month

9 months

By what age can infants follow the gaze of others to track a moving object?

2 months

9 months

6 months

4 months (correct)

When does visual acuity in infants become similar to that of adults, enabling them to distinguish shapes, colors, and motion?

Around 4 months Signup and view all the answers

How do newborns demonstrate the ability to differentiate different tastes and smells?

By expressing preferences for sweet and salty foods Signup and view all the answers

In what way is the sense of touch important for infants' communication with caregivers?

It allows them to explore the world and communicate through hugs Signup and view all the answers

How do infants develop a bonding with caregivers through touch?

Through physical contact like hugging Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by the habituation paradigm?

Infant's response to a repeated stimulus Signup and view all the answers

In the habituation paradigm, what causes an increase in responsiveness from the infant?

Presentation of a new stimulus Signup and view all the answers

How does dishabituation occur in the context of sensory/perceptual functions?

When the infant reacts again to a new stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What does it indicate if an infant dishabituates when presented with a new object?

The infant can differentiate between objects Signup and view all the answers

Why is habituation/dishabituation used to study sensory/perceptual functions?

To investigate if infants can distinguish between stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an infant habituates to a repeated stimulus according to the text?

The infant gets bored and shows decreased response Signup and view all the answers

In the habituation paradigm, what does a decrease in responsiveness from an infant indicate?

The infant is habituating to the stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of infants with disorganised attachment?

Showing no interest in exploring the room Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attachment, what does parental sensitivity refer to?

Parents accurately interpreting the infant's signals and responding promptly Signup and view all the answers

Why are caregivers who are psychologically available, responsive, and warm important for infants?

To promote secure attachment formation Signup and view all the answers

How do infants with resistant attachment typically respond when separated from their mothers?

They continue to cry and express anger towards the mother Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of parents who have a supportive network?

Being warm, responsive, and consistent in interactions with babies Signup and view all the answers

What type of attachment is more likely to form when caregivers are attentive to both physical and emotional needs?

Secure attachment Signup and view all the answers

What can be a reason for infants showing disorganised attachment behaviors according to the text?

Unpredictable or hostile behavior from the mother at home Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the development of casual schemes on infants' behaviors?

It makes them more purposeful Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language development, what do infants combine with sounds to achieve a goal?

Physical gestures Signup and view all the answers

What is a precursor to infants asking questions like 'what is this?' or 'where is this?'?

Pointing gestures Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'attachment' refer to in the context of emotional bonds?

Positive emotional bonds Signup and view all the answers

According to John Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the innate ability related to emotional bonds?

Ability to form strong emotional bonds Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stranger anxiety' refer to in relation to infants?

Discomfort around unfamiliar adults Signup and view all the answers

What ability are infants showing when they interact with the external world as per early communication milestones?

[Connection Signup and view all the answers

What does coordination between infants and caregivers involve?

Reading signals Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic involves infant and caregiver being involved in similar behaviors or states at the same time?

Matching Signup and view all the answers

In what way do caregivers learn to reduce stimulation according to the text?

By waiting until infants are ready to engage again Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to matched interactions according to the text?

They quickly become mismatched Signup and view all the answers

How does mismatch influence caregiver-infant communications?

By making interactions mismatched Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of synchrony mentioned in the text?

Infants paying attention to caregivers Signup and view all the answers

Which action helps in developing mutuality with the caregiver?

Matching behaviors with caregiver Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for caregivers to understand infants' signals?

To read and respond appropriately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'repair of interactions' involve in the context of coordination between infants and caregivers?

Adjusting responses to match each other better Signup and view all the answers

How does playing together with an object contribute to coordination between infants and caregivers?

It fosters matching behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Habituation Paradigm in Sensory/Perceptual Functions

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Questions and Answers

At what age do infants show a preference for the human voice by smiling?

When do infants begin to differentiate phonemes in all languages prior to focusing on their mother tongue?

By what age can infants follow the gaze of others to track a moving object?

When does visual acuity in infants become similar to that of adults, enabling them to distinguish shapes, colors, and motion?

How do newborns demonstrate the ability to differentiate different tastes and smells?

In what way is the sense of touch important for infants' communication with caregivers?

How do infants develop a bonding with caregivers through touch?

What is measured by the habituation paradigm?

In the habituation paradigm, what causes an increase in responsiveness from the infant?

How does dishabituation occur in the context of sensory/perceptual functions?

What does it indicate if an infant dishabituates when presented with a new object?

Why is habituation/dishabituation used to study sensory/perceptual functions?

What happens when an infant habituates to a repeated stimulus according to the text?

In the habituation paradigm, what does a decrease in responsiveness from an infant indicate?

What is a characteristic of infants with disorganised attachment?

In the context of attachment, what does parental sensitivity refer to?

Why are caregivers who are psychologically available, responsive, and warm important for infants?

How do infants with resistant attachment typically respond when separated from their mothers?

What is a common characteristic of parents who have a supportive network?

What type of attachment is more likely to form when caregivers are attentive to both physical and emotional needs?

What can be a reason for infants showing disorganised attachment behaviors according to the text?

What is the impact of the development of casual schemes on infants' behaviors?

In the context of language development, what do infants combine with sounds to achieve a goal?

What is a precursor to infants asking questions like 'what is this?' or 'where is this?'?

What does the term 'attachment' refer to in the context of emotional bonds?

According to John Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the innate ability related to emotional bonds?

What does 'stranger anxiety' refer to in relation to infants?

What ability are infants showing when they interact with the external world as per early communication milestones?

What does coordination between infants and caregivers involve?

Which characteristic involves infant and caregiver being involved in similar behaviors or states at the same time?

In what way do caregivers learn to reduce stimulation according to the text?

What tends to happen to matched interactions according to the text?

How does mismatch influence caregiver-infant communications?

What is an example of synchrony mentioned in the text?

Which action helps in developing mutuality with the caregiver?

Why is it important for caregivers to understand infants' signals?

What does 'repair of interactions' involve in the context of coordination between infants and caregivers?

How does playing together with an object contribute to coordination between infants and caregivers?

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