Infant Cognition and Development Quiz

What is one method researchers use to study infant cognition?

• Asking infants to solve puzzles

• Observing which toys infants prefer

• Using the violation-of-expectation paradigm

• Teaching infants to speak

At what age do infants seem to understand basic math concepts?

• 7 months

• 9 months

• 2 months

• 4 months

Which of the following is a cognitive ability that infants demonstrate?

• Solving algebraic equations

• Recognizing differences between states of matter

• Reading simple words

• Understanding complex sentences

How do infants show a preference for prosocial behavior?

• By crying when they are hungry

• By imitating adults' speech

• By choosing toys that make noise

• By reaching for characters that help others

What did the study involving a woman turning on a light with her head demonstrate about infants?

• Infants can mimic any action they see

• Infants prefer using their hands over their heads

• Infants understand the concept of light

• Infants can infer intentions based on context