Infants Between Birth and Age Two Acquire an Understanding of the World

question 39

Multiple Choice

Infants between birth and age two acquire an understanding of the world around them by

• A) being able to transfer what they see from one situation to the next.
• B) exploring their own bodies and senses.
• C) imitating what they observe.
• D) using deferred imitation.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The mechanism through which an inventive idea is transmitted over time through selected routes among members of a societal system.

Complex Innovations

Advanced, intricate changes or improvements in processes, products, or systems that often require significant understanding and adaptation.

Diffusion

The method whereby a new idea is spread via specific pathways over a period among individuals within a social network.

Trialability

Refers to the extent to which an innovation can be tested or experimented with on a limited basis before making a full-scale adoption decision.