Question 1

Researchers have found that intermodal transfer is possible as early as one month. Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate conclusion from these studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The empiricist approach is most accurate. 
B)  Infants are not really transferring anything. 
C)  The demonstration of this ability is an argument for the nativist approach to perception. 
D)  The studies offer proof that this skill is learned after six months of age. 
E)  Piaget was correct; the Gibsons were not. 
A)  The empiricist approach is most accurate. 
B)  Infants are not really transferring anything. 
C)  The demonstration of this ability is an argument for the nativist approach to perception. 
D)  The studies offer proof that this skill is learned after six months of age. 
E)  Piaget was correct; the Gibsons were not.

Question 2

Three-month-old Will spends more time looking at his mother's ________ than any other feature.

Accepted Answer

A)  hair 
B)  mouth 
C)  nose 
D)  chin 
E)  eyes 
A)  hair 
B)  mouth 
C)  nose 
D)  chin 
E)  eyes

Question 3

Piaget and the Gibsons differ in their ideas about intersensory integration and transfer. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piaget believed both skills were present at birth. 
B)  The Gibsons believed that integration was inborn but transfer was learned. 
C)  Piaget believed that cross-modal transfer was evident by three months of age. 
D)  The Gibsons believed that some amount of both skills were built-in from birth. 
E)  Research has consistently supported Piaget's views. 
A)  Piaget believed both skills were present at birth. 
B)  The Gibsons believed that integration was inborn but transfer was learned. 
C)  Piaget believed that cross-modal transfer was evident by three months of age. 
D)  The Gibsons believed that some amount of both skills were built-in from birth. 
E)  Research has consistently supported Piaget's views.

Question 4

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be directly perceived is called __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The understanding that objects continue to exist...

Question 5

As the brain undergoes rapid and complex changes, the baby's vision will be similar to that of adult 20/20 vision by the end of this year of life.

Accepted Answer

A)  fourth 
B)  first 
C)  second 
D)  third 
A)  fourth 
B)  first 
C)  second 
D)  third

Question 6

Which of the following depth cues does an infant learn first?

Accepted Answer

A)  pictorial 
B)  binocular 
C)  kinetic 
D)  monocular 
E)  interposition 
A)  pictorial 
B)  binocular 
C)  kinetic 
D)  monocular 
E)  interposition

Question 7

Research by Yonas on six-week-old babies' reactions to looming objects

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates this ability is due to maturational age. 
B)  indicates this ability is due to experience. 
C)  supports the views of empiricism. 
D)  supports a nurture approach to perception. 
E)  proves that training is required for depth perception. 
A)  indicates this ability is due to maturational age. 
B)  indicates this ability is due to experience. 
C)  supports the views of empiricism. 
D)  supports a nurture approach to perception. 
E)  proves that training is required for depth perception.

Question 8

Greg is one month of age. He should be able to discriminate between speech sounds

Accepted Answer

A)  from female voices but not male voices. 
B)  such as "pa" and "ba." 
C)  that are actually two-syllable words. 
D)  that are nouns but not verbs. 
E)  hidden in longer sounds. 
A)  from female voices but not male voices. 
B)  such as "pa" and "ba." 
C)  that are actually two-syllable words. 
D)  that are nouns but not verbs. 
E)  hidden in longer sounds.

Question 9

All of the following are characteristic of babies who interact regularly with depressed mothers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  less smiling. 
B)  more facial expressions. 
C)  more disorganization. 
D)  less angry facial expressions. 
E)  fewer expressions of positive emotions. 
A)  less smiling. 
B)  more facial expressions. 
C)  more disorganization. 
D)  less angry facial expressions. 
E)  fewer expressions of positive emotions.

Question 10

The best developed sense in infants is

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing. 
B)  smell. 
C)  touch. 
D)  vision. 
E)  taste. 
A)  hearing. 
B)  smell. 
C)  touch. 
D)  vision. 
E)  taste.

Question 11

Which of the following developmental processes positively correlates with the learning of depth perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  crawling 
B)  walking 
C)  visual acuity 
D)  coordination and balance 
A)  crawling 
B)  walking 
C)  visual acuity 
D)  coordination and balance

Question 12

Langlois's studies of babies visual preferences found that infants as young as 2 months

Accepted Answer

A)  could not distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces. 
B)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces but showed no preference. 
C)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces and preferred the unattractive face. 
D)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces and preferred the attractive face. 
E)  only chose to look at their mother's face. 
A)  could not distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces. 
B)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces but showed no preference. 
C)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces and preferred the unattractive face. 
D)  could distinguish between attractive and unattractive faces and preferred the attractive face. 
E)  only chose to look at their mother's face.

Question 13

Taste is detected by the taste buds on the tongue, which register four basic tastes - __________ , __________ , __________ , and __________ .

Accepted Answer

sweet/sour

Question 14

Between two and three months of age, a baby's visual attention shifts in focus. What is thought to be the nature of that shift?

Accepted Answer

A)  from WHERE an object is to WHAT it is 
B)  from HOW MANY things there are to WHERE they are 
C)  from WHAT an object is to WHERE it is 
D)  from HOW BIG objects are to WHERE they are 
E)  from WHERE objects are to HOW MANY there are 
A)  from WHERE an object is to WHAT it is 
B)  from HOW MANY things there are to WHERE they are 
C)  from WHAT an object is to WHERE it is 
D)  from HOW BIG objects are to WHERE they are 
E)  from WHERE objects are to HOW MANY there are

Question 15

Maria's baby has just started to see colors. Her baby is how old?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  1 month 
A)  12 months 
B)  9 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  3 months 
E)  1 month

Question 16

Cite the similarities and differences among cultures in the process of learning about emotional expression and meaning.

Accepted Answer

Similarities include recognition of faci

Question 17

According to the research by the Gibsons, intermodal perception is possible as early as

Accepted Answer

A)  one month. 
B)  one week. 
C)  eight weeks. 
D)  three months. 
E)  ten weeks. 
A)  one month. 
B)  one week. 
C)  eight weeks. 
D)  three months. 
E)  ten weeks.

Question 18

The process of a baby following an object with his/her eyes is called __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of a baby following an...

Question 19

A one-year-old infant is given a large and rather frightening new toy. She first looks at her mother, notices that her mother is smiling and looking pleased, and then turns to play with the toy. What name do psychologists use for this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment 
B)  object concept 
C)  social referencing 
D)  perceptual learning 
E)  object permanence 
A)  attachment 
B)  object concept 
C)  social referencing 
D)  perceptual learning 
E)  object permanence

Question 20

__________ holds to the view that perceptual abilities are learned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ holds to the view that perceptual...

Researchers have found that intermodal transfer is possible as early as one month. Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate conclusion from these studies?

Three-month-old Will spends more time looking at his mother's ________ than any other feature.

Piaget and the Gibsons differ in their ideas about intersensory integration and transfer. Which of the following statements is accurate?

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be directly perceived is called __________ .

As the brain undergoes rapid and complex changes, the baby's vision will be similar to that of adult 20/20 vision by the end of this year of life.

Which of the following depth cues does an infant learn first?

Research by Yonas on six-week-old babies' reactions to looming objects

Greg is one month of age. He should be able to discriminate between speech sounds

All of the following are characteristic of babies who interact regularly with depressed mothers EXCEPT

The best developed sense in infants is

Which of the following developmental processes positively correlates with the learning of depth perception?

Langlois's studies of babies visual preferences found that infants as young as 2 months

Taste is detected by the taste buds on the tongue, which register four basic tastes - , , , and .

Between two and three months of age, a baby's visual attention shifts in focus. What is thought to be the nature of that shift?

Maria's baby has just started to see colors. Her baby is how old?

Cite the similarities and differences among cultures in the process of learning about emotional expression and meaning.

According to the research by the Gibsons, intermodal perception is possible as early as

The process of a baby following an object with his/her eyes is called __________ .

A one-year-old infant is given a large and rather frightening new toy. She first looks at her mother, notices that her mother is smiling and looking pleased, and then turns to play with the toy. What name do psychologists use for this process?

__________ holds to the view that perceptual abilities are learned.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

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Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Exam 5: Perceptual Development

Researchers have found that intermodal transfer is possible as early as one month. Which of the following statements is the MOST accurate conclusion from these studies?

Three-month-old Will spends more time looking at his mother's ________ than any other feature.

Piaget and the Gibsons differ in their ideas about intersensory integration and transfer. Which of the following statements is accurate?

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be directly perceived is called __________ .

As the brain undergoes rapid and complex changes, the baby's vision will be similar to that of adult 20/20 vision by the end of this year of life.

Which of the following depth cues does an infant learn first?

Research by Yonas on six-week-old babies' reactions to looming objects

Greg is one month of age. He should be able to discriminate between speech sounds

All of the following are characteristic of babies who interact regularly with depressed mothers EXCEPT

The best developed sense in infants is

Which of the following developmental processes positively correlates with the learning of depth perception?

Langlois's studies of babies visual preferences found that infants as young as 2 months

Taste is detected by the taste buds on the tongue, which register four basic tastes - __________ , __________ , __________ , and __________ .

Between two and three months of age, a baby's visual attention shifts in focus. What is thought to be the nature of that shift?

Maria's baby has just started to see colors. Her baby is how old?

Cite the similarities and differences among cultures in the process of learning about emotional expression and meaning.

According to the research by the Gibsons, intermodal perception is possible as early as

The process of a baby following an object with his/her eyes is called __________ .

A one-year-old infant is given a large and rather frightening new toy. She first looks at her mother, notices that her mother is smiling and looking pleased, and then turns to play with the toy. What name do psychologists use for this process?

__________ holds to the view that perceptual abilities are learned.

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and Early Infancy

Physical Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Taste is detected by the taste buds on the tongue, which register four basic tastes - , , , and .