Infant Perception

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What is sensation?
information about environment picked up by sensory receptors and sent to brain.
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What is perception?
brain’s interpretation of sensory input = understanding of the world.
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Name a technique for studying infant perception.
Preference
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What is the most common brain scanning technique used on infants?
ERPs
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At how many weeks does a foetus respond to sound?
22-24 weeks
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What is the frequency sound range that foetuses can hear?
250-500 Hz
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What technique uses a rubber teat?
Non-Nutritive Sucking Technique
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At what age can infants NOT track a moving object smoothly?
before 2 months
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Fantz and Fagan (1975) 1 month prefer less complex squares...
8x1" squares
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What did Fantz (1961) find?
Strong preference for faces over non-faces
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When do infants have a preference for attractive faces?
2 months
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What foods do infants prefer?
Chocolate
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When do mothers recognise their mothers scent?
2 weeks
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