Although a 14-Month-Old Girl Received a Shock from an Electrical

question 24

Multiple Choice

Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electrical outlet recently, her parent finds her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this behavior?

• A)Her cognitive development is delayed.
• B)This is typical behavior because toddlers are not very developed.
• C)This is typical behavior because of inability to transfer knowledge to new situations.
• D)This is not typical behavior because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain.

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Definitions:

Question Marks

Products or business units that operate in high growth markets but have a low market share, often requiring significant resources to become profitable.

Goal Displacement

A situation where the primary goal is overshadowed by a secondary goal, leading to a shift in focus.

Planning Process

The systematic approach involving setting objectives, determining strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules to accomplish the goals.

Means to an End

Strategies or methods used to achieve a specific goal, implying that the methods are not important in themselves but are used to achieve a desired outcome.