Piaget Believed That Young Infants' Failure to Reach for a Hidden

question 47

Multiple Choice

Piaget believed that young infants' failure to reach for a hidden object indicated that they:

• A)had lost the desire for the object.
• B)were unaware of the existence of the object.
• C)were unable to reach the object.
• D)were unable to uncover the object.

Comprehend the role of unconditional positive regard in psychological development and therapy.

Recognize the impact of conditions of worth on self-concept and behavior.

Analyze the role of parental behavior in shaping a child's self-concept and emotional security.

Understand how self-concept and the ideal self can be assessed and their relevance in therapy.

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Definitions:

Fetal

Pertaining to an unborn offspring within the womb, particularly after the major structures and organs have begun to develop.

Gestation

The period of development between fertilization and birth in viviparous organisms, often referring to human pregnancy.

Fetus

The developmental stage of a human being in the womb from the ninth week after fertilization until birth.

Survival

The process of continuing to live or exist, often despite hardship or danger.