Although a 14-Month-Old Girl Received a Shock from an Electric

question 19

Multiple Choice

Although a 14-month-old girl received a shock from an electric outlet recently, her parent finds her about to place a paper clip in another outlet. Which is the best interpretation of this behavior?

• A) Her cognitive development is delayed.
• B) This is typical behavior because toddlers are not very developed.
• C) This is typical behavior because of the inability to transfer knowledge to new situations.
• D) This is not typical behavior because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain.

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Definitions:

Congruence

The quality of agreeing, being in harmony, or corresponding directly with something else; often used in psychology to describe alignment between an individual’s self-perception and reality.

Self-Concept

An individual's comprehensive understanding and awareness of themselves, encompassing self-image, self-esteem, and the attitudes one holds about oneself.

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer, but also through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.

Optimistic View

A mindset that tends to expect favorable outcomes and focuses on positive aspects of a situation.