Dimensions Such as Reactivity, Affect, and Self-Regulation Help Define an Infant's

question 34

Multiple Choice

Dimensions such as reactivity, affect, and self-regulation help define an infant's:

• A) temperament.
• B) cognitive style.
• C) psychological health.
• D) physiological well-being.

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Definitions:

Fetal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth, including the formation of organs and structures of the fetus.

Teratogenic Effects

The adverse outcomes or congenital malformations caused by exposure to teratogens in the prenatal environment.

Developmental Stage

A qualitatively distinctive, coherent pattern of behavior that emerges during the course of development.

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause malformation or serious developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.