Asked by
kishore kalamkar
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
Which statement describes the newborn's perceptual capacities at birth?
A) Vision is well developed.
B) Touch appears to be nonfunctioning.
C) Taste appears to function well.
D) Hearing is the least developed sense.
Perceptual Capacities
The ability of the sensory system to recognize and interpret environmental stimuli through the processing of information sensed.
Vision
The ability to see, interpreting light signals through the eyes to form images of the surrounding environment.
Hearing
The sensory process by which sound waves are translated into signals that can be interpreted by the brain, allowing for the perception of sound.
- Identify and describe newborns' perceptual capacities and developmental characteristics at birth.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe newborns' perceptual capacities and developmental characteristics at birth.