One Benefit for Parents of Their Infant's Lack of Object

question 83

Multiple Choice

One benefit for parents of their infant's lack of object permanence is that _____.

• A) they can put a desirable object out of sight, and their infant will forget about it
• B) the infant will not desire any specific objects
• C) different objects can serve as security objects
• D) parents can permanently delay the onset of materialistic attitudes

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Definitions:

Increased Heartbeat

A physiological response where the heart rate speeds up, which can occur due to various factors such as exercise, stress, or fear.

Variable-Interval Schedule

is a type of reinforcement schedule in which responses are rewarded after unpredictable time intervals, leading to consistent and stable response rates over time.

Fixed Amount of Time

A specific, unchangeable duration designated for a particular task or activity.

Varying Amounts of Time

Pertains to instances or situations where the duration or period can differ significantly, not fixed or consistent.