Exam 7: Early Cognitive Foundations: Sensation, Perception, and Learning

Which statement best summarizes the conclusions of Kellman and Arteberry's (2007) habituation experiment regarding infant perception of "wholeness" of an object?

Which statement best describes current research findings regarding the auditory capacity of the neonate?

What term refers to the use of one sensory modality to identify a stimulus that is already familiar through another modality?

In this example, what is the whirring sound?

Describe a newborn's gustatory (taste) and olfactory (smell) capabilities.

Which of the following solutions do both full-term and premature babies prefer?

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

When are neonates most likely to show classical conditioning?

In this example, what is your surprise at the automatic shutdown?

Of the various sensory modalities, which is the least mature at birth?

A proud grandmother announces to her friends: "Yesterday my 7-month-old granddaughter clearly remembered a toy that she played with when she visited me three weeks ago." Based on the results of research on infant habituation and memory, is the grandmother's claim possible?