Joshua Experiences Reflexive Gasping for Air During Sleep Several Times

question 101

Short Answer

Joshua experiences reflexive gasping for air during sleep several times a night and frequently wakes up because of it. Joshua most likely has _____. ​

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a critical concept in the cognitive development of infants.

Sensorimotor Substage

A phase within Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development where infants use their senses and motor abilities to understand the world.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants from about 4 to 8 months characterized by intentional repetition of actions that produce effects on the environment.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development where toddlers (around 12 to 18 months) experiment with new actions to see the outcomes, demonstrating an early form of problem-solving.