Which of the Following Should Warrant Further Investigation

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should warrant further investigation?

• A) A 9-month-old child does not interact with another person
• B) The infant does not stand up by 12 months
• C) The infant does not smile at 2 months
• D) A and B

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Definitions:

Language Abilities

The capacity to understand, produce, and use complex systems of communication, particularly the ability to do so verbally.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving considerations of risk, reward, and personal values.

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

Neurologist Antonio Damasio’s idea that the bodily (somatic), emotional component of thought is a necessary part of problem solving and decision making.

Emotional Reactions

Emotional reactions are immediate responses of the emotional system to stimuli, characterized by feelings that range from happiness and joy to sadness, anger, fear, or disgust.