Which of the Following Examples Best Demonstrates the Process of Accommodation

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the process of accommodation?

• A)An infant who is used to sucking on a pacifier learns that she can also suck on toy blocks.
• B)A toddler begins to correctly refer to a horse as a "horsey" and not a "big doggie."
• C)A toddler at dinner attempts to eat the place mat because she thinks it is something to eat.
• D)A toddler refers to a giraffe as a "tall kitty."

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Definitions:

Repressed Belligerence

Stifled feelings of aggression or hostility that may not be expressed openly or directly.

Passive Opposition

A resistance characterized by non-active behaviors, such as procrastination or avoidance, in response to demands or requests from others.

Physical Aggression

The use of physical force with the intent to cause harm or damage to persons or property.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression in which harm is caused through manipulation or damage to relationships or social status.