In a visual cliff apparatus, what appears under the glass to provide visual information about depth to a child?
a. a series of diagonal lines (similar to lightning bolts)
b. a picture of the faces of the parents
c. a checkerboard pattern
d. a series of stuffed animals
Question 2Although there are positives to organized sports, a potential negative is that
a. competition is stressed, and children may feel frustrated or inferior.
b. children become fans of professional athletes.
c. children are not given adequate encouragement to excel.
d. children who engage in sports are unlikely to get involved in music or the arts.
Question 3Marcus wants to know whether or not his daughter, Rebekah, can perceive different distances and depths. He wants to fashion a simple experiment to make this conclusion. Based on the work of Gibson and Walk, what sort of contraption could he build to test Rebekah's depth perception?
a. a visual cliff
b. an operant chamber
c. a Skinner box
d. a galvanic skin sensor
Question 4Participation in organized sports declines because children
a. choose to focus on academic performance.
b. are sometimes pushed too hard by parents and/or coaches.
c. choose to participate in less formal sports, such as riding bikes and playing catch.
d. There is no decline in participation in organized sports.
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