Your Cousin's Daughter Is Able to Stand on Her Own

question 31

Multiple Choice

Your cousin's daughter is able to stand on her own at 10 months of age.This would generally be considered:

• A) late for her age
• B) early for her age
• C) within the range of expected development
• D) so late as to be a risk factor for other problems

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Definitions:

Self-Actualization

The actualization or achievement of an individual's skills and possibilities, viewed as a natural desire or necessity inherent in all people.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image, often unconsciously reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expectations of how their efforts will lead to desired outcomes.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are majorly influenced by external forces or fate rather than personal efforts.