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What kind of evidence would challenge the assumption of innate object permanence according to the text?
What kind of evidence would challenge the assumption of innate object permanence according to the text?
- Objects suddenly appearing
- Objects making noise
- Objects suddenly disappearing (correct)
- Objects changing shape
What does the evidence from non-human animals and anatomical specializations in humans suggest?
What does the evidence from non-human animals and anatomical specializations in humans suggest?
- Cognitive functions are not common across species
- Concepts are not programmed through evolutionary pressure
- Certain concepts might be innate (correct)
- There is no commonality of cortical structures across humans
Which concept has been speculated to be innate from certain observations?
Which concept has been speculated to be innate from certain observations?
- Empiricism
- Object permanence
- Social knowledge
- Numerical cognition (correct)
What is suggested by some studies regarding object persistence at birth?
What is suggested by some studies regarding object persistence at birth?
According to Piaget's view mentioned in the text, how does the ability to imitate develop?
According to Piaget's view mentioned in the text, how does the ability to imitate develop?
What does the text imply about infants' perception of occluded objects and the development of functional object concepts?
What does the text imply about infants' perception of occluded objects and the development of functional object concepts?
What is the primary focus of Stage 3 in the development process?
What is the primary focus of Stage 3 in the development process?
What is habituation and dishabituation considered an indication of?
What is habituation and dishabituation considered an indication of?
What do the speed of habituation and recovery of attention to a novel stimulus measure?
What do the speed of habituation and recovery of attention to a novel stimulus measure?
What is a characteristic of Stage 4 in the development process?
What is a characteristic of Stage 4 in the development process?
What is the average correlation between habituation scores in infants and later IQ?
What is the average correlation between habituation scores in infants and later IQ?
What error is commonly associated with Stage 4 in the development process?
What error is commonly associated with Stage 4 in the development process?
What type of reactions are characteristic of Stage 5 in the development process?
What type of reactions are characteristic of Stage 5 in the development process?
According to earlier scientific claims, what path does mental development in infancy generally follow?
According to earlier scientific claims, what path does mental development in infancy generally follow?
What does newer research suggest about the effects of early experiences on infant development?
What does newer research suggest about the effects of early experiences on infant development?
What is a key feature of secondary circular reactions in the development process?
What is a key feature of secondary circular reactions in the development process?
How are Piagetan tasks like object permanence incorporated into testing according to the text?
How are Piagetan tasks like object permanence incorporated into testing according to the text?
What is the significance of 'interrupted prehension' in the development process?
What is the significance of 'interrupted prehension' in the development process?
What is the primary goal of the Piagetian approach in explaining objectification?
What is the primary goal of the Piagetian approach in explaining objectification?
What is a major cognitive achievement that occurs during the sensorimotor period according to Piaget?
What is a major cognitive achievement that occurs during the sensorimotor period according to Piaget?
How does objectification primarily occur in infants based on Piaget's theory?
How does objectification primarily occur in infants based on Piaget's theory?
Which stage of sensorimotor intelligence involves the modification of reflexes in infants?
Which stage of sensorimotor intelligence involves the modification of reflexes in infants?
What type of error provides strong support for Piaget's sensorimotor stages?
What type of error provides strong support for Piaget's sensorimotor stages?
Why do some scholars question if cognitive development is heavily reliant on motor experience in infants?
Why do some scholars question if cognitive development is heavily reliant on motor experience in infants?
Which stage of cognitive development involves the recognition of memory?
Which stage of cognitive development involves the recognition of memory?
What is the definition of a primary circular reaction?
What is the definition of a primary circular reaction?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary circular reaction?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary circular reaction?
What is the purpose of secondary circular reactions?
What is the purpose of secondary circular reactions?
Which stage of cognitive development involves the organization of schemes?
Which stage of cognitive development involves the organization of schemes?
Which of the following is not a reflexive behaviour that can be modified?
Which of the following is not a reflexive behaviour that can be modified?
