A situation in which an infant looks at an object as the adult names it is one in which infants are likely to learn the meaning of the word. This situation is called _________________

a. preferential looking
b. joint attention
c. infant-directed speech
d. overextension

Answer: B

Psychology

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A) stand up and attempt to walk when placed on its knees. B) open the mouth to seek food when touched on the cheek. C) cry when approached by unfamiliar people. D) close the eyes when startled by loud noises.

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According to Piaget, knowledge accumulates and is modified by which two processes?

A) sensation and motion B) egocentrism and theory of mind C) conservation and object permanence D) assimilation and accommodation

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