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?

<p>Around 4 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By expressing preferences for sweet and salty foods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It allows them to explore the world and communicate through hugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do infants develop a bonding with caregivers through touch?

<p>Through physical contact like hugging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is measured by the habituation paradigm?

<p>Infant's response to a repeated stimulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Presentation of a new stimulus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When the infant reacts again to a new stimulus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The infant can differentiate between objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To investigate if infants can distinguish between stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The infant gets bored and shows decreased response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The infant is habituating to the stimulus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of infants with disorganised attachment?

<p>Showing no interest in exploring the room (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parents accurately interpreting the infant's signals and responding promptly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote secure attachment formation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They continue to cry and express anger towards the mother (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Being warm, responsive, and consistent in interactions with babies (A)</p> 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?

<p>Secure attachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unpredictable or hostile behavior from the mother at home (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It makes them more purposeful (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Physical gestures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pointing gestures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Positive emotional bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ability to form strong emotional bonds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Discomfort around unfamiliar adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>[Connection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does coordination between infants and caregivers involve?

<p>Reading signals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Matching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By waiting until infants are ready to engage again (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They quickly become mismatched (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does mismatch influence caregiver-infant communications?

<p>By making interactions mismatched (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of synchrony mentioned in the text?

<p>Infants paying attention to caregivers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action helps in developing mutuality with the caregiver?

<p>Matching behaviors with caregiver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To read and respond appropriately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Adjusting responses to match each other better (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It fosters matching behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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