Understanding Self-Awareness in Infants

The video explores a study conducted at Dalhousie University to understand when baby humans develop self-awareness. The study uses a shopping cart that children are asked to push to their mothers. At 15 months, Anley is unable to solve the problem due to a lack of self-awareness. Oscar, at 14 months, also struggles and becomes frustrated. Maria, at 16 months, gets closer to understanding the issue but doesn't fully connect it to herself. Jonathan and Abigail, both 18 months old, successfully solve the problem by recognizing their bodies as obstacles, indicating self-awareness. Researchers conclude that self-awareness in humans typically develops after 18 months of age.

What is the primary objective of the shopping cart study conducted at Chris Moore's Lab?

• To examine self-awareness in infants

• To study the shopping habits of toddlers

• To analyze the cognitive development of adults

• To test the physical strength of infants

What challenge does 15-month-old Anley face with the shopping cart?

• She is afraid of the cart

• She is unaware that her body is blocking the cart

• She does not know how to push it

• She cannot reach the cart

How does 14-month-old Oscar react when he cannot move the cart?

• He calls for help

• He ignores the cart

• He attempts to climb into the cart

• He tries to pull the cart

What realization does 16-month-old Maria have about the shopping cart?

• The mat is causing the problem

• The cart needs to be pulled

• The cart is too heavy

• The cart is broken

What does 18-month-old Jonathan do differently to move the cart?

• He pulls the cart

• He asks for assistance

• He pushes harder

• He steps off the mat

How does Abigail solve the problem with the shopping cart?

• She pushes the cart harder

• She rolls up the mat

• She climbs into the cart

• She calls for her mother

Which infant demonstrated the ability to solve the shopping cart problem by stepping off the mat?

• Maria

• Oscar

• Anley

• Jonathan

What conclusion do researchers draw from the shopping cart study?

• Infants are self-aware from birth

• Infants develop self-awareness after 18 months

• Infants never become self-aware

• Infants are self-aware by 12 months

At what age do researchers suggest infants become aware of themselves?

• 12 months

• 24 months

• 15 months

• 18 months

What does the study imply about the development of self-awareness in infants?

• It is innate and present at birth

• It develops gradually and is evident by 18 months

• It is influenced by external factors

• It is not measurable