Mary is a newborn that has been observed looking longer at a ball that bumps into another ball which then rolls onto the floor than she does at a ball bumping into another ball that doesn't move. Which type of theorist would be very interested in this observation?
A) A behaviorist
B) A core knowledge theorist
C) An ecologist
D) A psychoanalyst

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Core knowledge theorists explore how innate cognitive abilities and knowledge influence behavior and perception. This observation suggests that Mary has an understanding of the concept of cause and effect, which supports core knowledge theory. Behaviorists would not focus on innate cognitive abilities but rather on how environmental stimuli shape behavior. Ecologists would be more interested in how the physical environment impacts behavior, rather than the cognitive processes involved. Psychoanalysts would focus on unconscious motivation and early childhood experiences, which are not directly relevant to this observation.

Mary Is a Newborn That Has Been Observed Looking Longer