Which of the Following Characterizes the Developmental Time Course of Wary

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the developmental time course of wary reactions to strangers?

• A)They emerge at about 2 months but disappear by the age of 12 months.
• B)They emerge at about 9 months and gradually increase in intensity through to 24 months.
• C)They peak at 8 to 10 months and then gradually decline in intensity.
• D)They peak at about 24 months and then rapidly decline in intensity.

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