Blakemoore and Cooper

Question 1

type of experiment

Answer 1

lab experiment, independent measures

Question 2

aim/hypothesis

Answer 2

compare the behavioural consequences of raising kittens seeing horizontal/ vertical stripes

Question 3

sample

Answer 3

2 kittens from birth to 7.5 months

Question 4

procedure

Answer 4

places in dark room for 2 weeks
between 2 weeks and 5 months out in horizontal/vertical stripe cylinder then back into dark room
after 5 months taken to room with tables/chairs etc, behaviour observed

Question 5

results

Answer 5

initial reactions= no visual placing, no reflex when objects thrust towards them. after 10 hours still clumsy

Question 6

conclusions

Answer 6

difference between kittens suggest neurones can change their preferred orientation according to the stimulation they receive

Question 7

link to area

Answer 7

effect of the environment on the developing brain in kittens

Question 8

link to key theme (brain plasticity)

Answer 8

demonstrates developing brain if cars the visual neurones will change their preferred orientation