Suppose an Infant Encounters a Friendly Person Who Is a Stranger

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose an infant encounters a friendly person who is a stranger to him or her.Which of the following persons would be most likely to evoke a fear reaction in a 6- to 12-month-old infant?

• A)an adult who offers a toy
• B)a preschool child who offers a toy
• C)an adult who picks up the infant to play or talk
• D)another infant who is crying

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