Robbie Is 20 Months Old and for the First Time

question 52

Multiple Choice

Robbie is 20 months old and for the first time he watched his father shave this morning.Two days later his mother claims that he climbed up to the sink and began imitating the father's shaving ritual with his toothbrush.In this case,is the mother's claim plausible?

• A) yes, because children begin to show imitation of novel behaviours during the second year
• B) yes, because children begin to show imitation of novel behaviours at 6 months of age
• C) no, because most children do not show imitation of novel behaviours until they reach the concrete operational stage of cognitive development
• D) no, because most children do not show imitation of novel behaviours until they reach the preoperational stage of cognitive development

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Definitions:

Sphincter Control

The ability to regulate the muscles that close the openings of the bladder and rectum, which are crucial for continence.

Peristalsis

The involuntary constriction and relaxation of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract that enables the movement of food through the system.

Laxatives

Substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements, used to treat and prevent constipation.

Defecation Reflexes

The natural reflexes that control the process of expelling feces from the body.