Twelve Months Is the Average Age at Which a Child

question 37

Multiple Choice

Twelve months is the average age at which a child starts to walk, but your child does not start to walk until 14 months of age. This is a clear indication that development is _________ but not ___________.

• A) Age-related; age-dependent.
• B) An estimate; for certain
• C) A guess; very accurate
• D) An approximation; very specific
• E) Rate specific; sequence specific

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Definitions:

Temperamental Style

An individual's natural disposition or innate behavior tendencies that are evident from early life.

Effortful Control

The ability to regulate one's behavior, emotions, and thoughts in the face of temptations and impulses, essentially exercising self-control.

Stranger Wariness

A developmental phase in which infants and young children become cautious and often fearful of unfamiliar people.

Temperamental Style

Refers to the inherent patterns of emotions and behaviors that are evident from early life, shaping an individual's approach to the environment.