Which of the Following Is True About Young Children's Development

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about young children's development?

• A) In all cultures, children learn to crawl in the same way.
• B) In all cultures, children learn to crawl at about the same age.
• C) The age at which children learn to recognize themselves in the mirror is constant across cultures.
• D) Babies have more face-to-face contact with their parents in Western cultures than in non-Western cultures.
• E) Babies have more physical contact with their parents in Western cultures than in non-Western cultures.

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Definitions:

Philosophical Argument

A reasoned and logical discussion that seeks to establish a truth through the use of critical thinking and theoretical reasoning.

Hippocampus

A complex structure deep within the brain, behind the hypothalamus, that plays an important role in memory processes.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in processing information on movement and coordination as well as various other cognitive and emotional activities.

Hypothalamus

A complex structure near the lower center of the brain that has direct connections to many other parts of the brain and is involved in the production of psychologically important hormones; thought to be important for mood and motivation.