Which Is an Example of Behavior Demonstrating Means-End Analysis

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of behavior demonstrating means-end analysis?

• A) Baby Young-hee repeatedly hits her hands on the table to make noise.
• B) Baby Derell pushes aside a pillow to get to his favorite toy.
• C) Baby Isabella attempts to grasp a dangling toy.
• D) Baby Gabriella repeatedly attempts to stand up.
• E) Baby Arun attempts to imitate sounds made by his caregiver.

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Piaget

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