Polina Is Three Years Old

question 168

Multiple Choice

Polina is three years old. She is just beginning to understand concepts such as "dog," "cat," "chair," and "sofa," and how they differ from one another. In other words, she is just beginning ____.

• A)to employ framing
• B)to use heuristics
• C)to develop schemas
• D)to develop scripts

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Definitions:

Phase of Attachment

A stage in the development of a child's emotional and interpersonal relationships, typically progressing from indiscriminate attachments to specific attachments and finally to reciprocal relationships.

State of Detachment

A psychological condition or phase where an individual may feel disconnected or disengaged from others, their surroundings, or their emotions.

New Attachment Figure

An individual who becomes a significant point of emotional reference for a child or adult, forming a new bond of attachment.

Proximity to Mother

The physical or emotional closeness between a child and their mother, which can affect the child's sense of security and attachment.