Exam 7: Early Cognitive Foundations

According to Bandura,a child's observational learning involves the acquisition of symbolic representations of the model's behaviour.Which finding is most consistent with this viewpoint?

When does sensitivity to cues about the depth,distance,and size of objects develop?

Daphne Maurer and colleagues demonstrated a developmental progression in the ability to use different pieces of information for face recognition.According to their research findings,what is the correct developmental sequence?

Lionel is 4 months old.According to research findings regarding infant perception of language sounds,what can Lionel detect?

Identify the four possible consequences that follow an operant response,and provide an example to illustrate each consequence.

In addition to her demonstration that 2- and 3-month-olds can learn to kick vigorously when it results in movement of a mobile,what else did Rovee-Collier demonstrate with respect the development of infant memory?

Suppose that you just started working in a daycare for infants.You are concerned with providing auditory and visual stimulation that will be detectable and pleasant for the infants. (a)What are the visual capabilities and preferences of the neonate? of the 2-month-old? (b)What are the auditory capabilities and preferences of the neonate? of the 2-month-old?

In newborns,which sense is the least similar to an adult's?

Imagine that an infant hears the sound ba over and over,until he or she loses interest and stops listening.If the sound now changes to pa,and the infant still shows no interest,what can researchers infer?

Are losing a privilege or having to spend "time out" effective punishment techniques?

Discuss how the four central developmental themes of the textbook relate to the issue of infant development,perception,and learning.

At approximately what month of age is the visual acuity of an infant almost as well developed as that of an adult?

Identify three potentially harmful side effects of using physical punishment to control behaviour.

What is the most commonly experienced infectious disease among infants and preschoolers?

As our perceptual processes mature,we lose the ability to detect sensory information that has little cultural relevance.Based upon current research in perceptual development,what is this change thought to be due to?

Which statement best summarizes the results of research studies regarding depth perception using the visual cliff apparatus?

Define intermodal perception,contrast differentiation theory versus enrichment theory with regard to when and how intersensory perception develops,and describe evidence consistent and inconsistent with each theory.

Suppose that you are searching through your book bag to make sure that you brought your flash drive with you as you walk across campus to the computer lab.You do not stop to look in your bag but rather find it by patting the pocket where you always place it.Which perceptual process allows you to accomplish this task?

As an infant,Sabrina habituated very rapidly to changes in her environment.Now that it is time to enter school,the teacher tells Sabrina's parents that he thinks Sabrina should be tested for placement in a special class.Based on research on infant habituation,what type of child would be included in this class?

Which statement best characterizes the results of experiments that have used the visual cliff apparatus with 6 1/2 month old infants?