Seven-month-old Ramila was placed on the deep side of a visual cliff apparatus. You would be most likely to find that her heart rate __________, a sign of __________.
A) decelerated; interest
B) accelerated; interest
C) decelerated; fear
D) accelerated; fear

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When a seven-month-old child like Ramila is placed on the deep side of a visual cliff apparatus, her heart rate is likely to accelerate, which is a physiological sign of fear. This response indicates that by this age, many infants can perceive depth and may show fear of falling or apprehension in such situations.

Seven-Month-Old Ramila Was Placed on the Deep Side of a Visual