DrWillis Believes That Development Is a Never-Ending Transaction Involving Reciprocal

question 46

Multiple Choice

Dr.Willis believes that development is a never-ending transaction involving reciprocal exchanges between the child and his or her environment.Thus,in studying cases of extremely premature infants,Dr.Willis would likely be interested in

• A) the effects of the mother's care-giving style upon the infant.
• B) the effects of the infant's physical appearance upon the mother's care-giving style.
• C) the immediate effects of the infant's physical appearance upon the mother's emotional state,and subsequently upon the father's emotional well-being.
• D) the cyclical effects of the infant's condition upon the mother's care-giving style and the effects of that style upon the infant as well.

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Definitions:

Occipital

Referring to the occipital bone or region, located at the back and lower part of the skull, or the occipital lobe in the brain responsible for vision processing.

Parietal

Referring to the parietal bones of the skull or the parietal lobe of the brain, linked with processes such as sensory perception and integration.

Temporal

Relating to time or the temples of the skull.

Frontal

Pertaining to the frontal plane, which divides the body into anterior and posterior sections, or relating to the frontal lobe of the brain.