Paul,an Active Two-Year-Old,has Developed a Very Secure Attachment to His

question 59

Multiple Choice

Paul,an active two-year-old,has developed a very secure attachment to his mother.In addition,his parents encourage Paul to watch TV shows such as Barney.As a result,Paul is likely to grow up .

• A)to have a relatively low need for achievement
• B)to feel a strong need to control his environment
• C)to be somewhat more aggressive than other people
• D)to be slightly mistrustful of others and cynical
• E)to be a kind,empathetic person

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a concept important in the cognitive development of infants.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias characterized by the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and another person's perspective.

Conservation

A principle in cognitive development where a child recognizes that quantity does not change with physical rearrangement.

Theory of Mind

The skill to recognize and assign mental states such as beliefs, intentions, desires, imaginings, and understanding to oneself and others, while also comprehending that others possess their own unique beliefs, desires, and intentions that may not align with one's personal views.