The Propensity of 10-Month-Old Chester to Tug at the Straps

question 85

Multiple Choice

The propensity of 10-month-old Chester to tug at the straps on his beanie,remove his hat,and inspire the other children at the daycare center to repeat the same actions is an example of __________.

• A)early manifestation of a behavior problem
• B)the immaturity level of his development,which may require special intervention
• C)an "expert" baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants
• D)a distressed attachment pattern

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Definitions:

Newborn Infant

A baby from birth to approximately one month of age.

Selective Awareness

The process by which individuals consciously or unconsciously select information to pay attention to while ignoring other stimuli.

External Stimuli

Surrounding factors or influences that impact an individual from the outside environment.

Circadian Rhythms

Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.