Sean Just Said His First Word, "Scruffy," the Name of the Family

question 129

Multiple Choice

Sean just said his first word, "Scruffy," the name of the family dog.How would a dynamic systems psychologist explain why this was his first word?

• A)He has correctly categorized "Scruffy" into the dog category.
• B)The dog is interesting to him and is a constant presence in the environment.
• C)His parents love the dog and he sees him a lot.
• D)He thinks the dog is part of the family.

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Definitions:

Voting Stock

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Cash Flows

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