Infants in Substage 4 of the Sensorimotor Period,who Can Better

question 100

Multiple Choice

Infants in Substage 4 of the sensorimotor period,who can better anticipate events,sometimes use __________ to try to change those events.

• A)hit-or-miss actions
• B)their capacity for intentional behavior
• C)make-believe play
• D)tertiary circular reactions

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to brain and developmental issues.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Phenylketones

Organic compounds containing a phenyl group attached to a ketone group, often discussed in the context of phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder.

Tachypnea

An abnormally high rate of breathing, which may be indicative of respiratory distress or other health issues.