The Rise in Fear After 6 Months Is Adaptive Because

question 17

Multiple Choice

The rise in fear after 6 months is adaptive because it __________.

• A) keeps newly mobile babies' enthusiasm for exploration in check
• B) enables the infant to overcome obstacles
• C) prevents the child from displaying stranger anxiety
• D) gives the infant a sense of shame and doubt

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The facet of memory involved in the storage and retrieval of information over extended periods.

Depth-of-processing

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that the depth (shallow to deep) at which information is processed affects memory recall, with deeper processing leading to better recall.

Study Techniques

Methods and strategies employed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of learning and memorization.

Visualizing

The process of mentally picturing something, which can enhance understanding, memory, or planning.