Suppose an infant habituates to the sound "ba" and fails to change its sucking rate when we substitute the sound "bla." What interpretation would follow from this result?
A)The infant hears a difference between the sounds.
B)The infant does not hear a difference between the sounds.
C)The infant prefers the sound "ba."
D)The infant prefers the sound "bla."

Question

Suppose an infant habituates to the sound "ba" and fails to change its sucking rate when we substitute the sound "bla." What interpretation would follow from this result?​
A)The infant hears a difference between the sounds.
B)​The infant does not hear a difference between the sounds.
C)​The infant prefers the sound "ba."
D)​The infant prefers the sound "bla."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the infant fails to change its sucking rate when we substitute the sound "bla," it means that the infant cannot discriminate between the two sounds and  does not hear a difference between the sounds. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Suppose an Infant Habituates to the Sound "Ba" and Fails