What was the traditional view of baby cognition 30 years ago?

Understanding Baby Cognition and Learning

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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Babies were viewed as highly intelligent.
Babies were considered egocentric and irrational.
Babies were thought to be empathetic and understanding.
Babies were seen as rational and logical.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the broccoli and crackers experiment demonstrate about 18-month-old babies?
They prefer broccoli over crackers.
They understand others' preferences.
They cannot distinguish between foods.
They always choose what they like.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between childhood length and brain development in different species?
Shorter childhood leads to larger brains.
Longer childhood is linked to smaller brains.
Longer childhood is associated with larger brains.
Childhood length has no impact on brain size.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the evolutionary perspective suggest about the purpose of childhood?
To develop specialized skills early.
To allow for extensive learning.
To minimize dependency on adults.
To prepare for immediate survival.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are human babies compared to the research and development division?
They produce goods for society.
They manage adult responsibilities.
They are responsible for marketing.
They focus on learning and innovation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the blicket detector experiment reveal about four-year-olds?
They struggle with basic counting.
They can form complex hypotheses.
They prefer simple tasks.
They avoid using evidence.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do babies' brains compare to computers in terms of learning?
Babies' brains are the most powerful learning computers.
Babies' brains are less powerful.
Computers are more flexible learners.
Computers learn faster than babies.
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