Perception, knowledge and action in infancy Flashcards
1
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Constructivism
A
Development of (new) perceptual abilities through interaction of biological maturation and actively exploring the world
2
Q
Visual cliff
A
Gibson, Fear of depth develops 6 weeks after start of crawling.
3
Q
Visual preference method
A
Assumption: looking longer when
- Preference/interest
- Being able to distinguish stimuli
4
Q
Habituation/dishabituation
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repetition of stimulus reduces attention (gets bored)
Attention recovers when new stimulus is presented
Infant can distinguish two stimuli
5
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Dependent measures
A
Fixation time, heart rate, sucking
