Which Statement About Infants' Fear of Strangers Is Correct

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement about infants' fear of strangers is correct?

• A) Infants' fear of strangers occurs in early infancy and quickly disappears.
• B) All infants experience fear of strangers to a similar degree across a variety of contexts.
• C) Infants' fear of strangers occurs well after the start of separation anxiety.
• D) Infants' fear of strangers emerges at around the age of 6 or 7 months.

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Definitions:

DNA Strand

A molecule that carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms and many viruses.

Epigenetic Mark

Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, influencing how cells read genes.

Genome

The full collection of genes or genetic material contained within a cell or an organism.

Epigenetics

Investigation into the ways organisms are affected by modifications in how genes are expressed, instead of alterations to the genetic code.