As Baby Sanjay's Physical Development Improves, He Is Able to Crawl

question 147

Multiple Choice

As baby Sanjay's physical development improves, he is able to crawl around and explore his environment, advancing his cognitive development. His newfound crawling skills also contribute to changes in Sanjay's psychosocial development. For example, he may experience anger when he picks up a breakable object, only to have one of his parents take it away. In addition, Sanjay experiences happiness when his parents encourage his motor efforts and frustration when they remove him from an unsafe area, such as the stairs. This example shows that these three areas of development are ______.

• A) following a downward course
• B) stopping and starting
• C) following a single course
• D) overlapping and interacting

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach situations in a certain way due to past experiences or habits, which can limit problem-solving abilities.

Unnecessary Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that are not required and can hinder creativity, progress, or the achievement of goals.

Processing Speed

The rate at which an individual can take in, assimilate, understand, and act on information.

Metalinguistic Awareness

The ability to reflect on and manipulate the structural features of language.