What Developmental Task of Infancy May Influence Several Components of Temperament

question 22

Multiple Choice

What developmental task of infancy may influence several components of temperament, including rhythmicity, distractibility, intensity of reaction, and attention?

• A) The task of learning how to regulate attention and emotions.
• B) The task of coordinating reflexes with purposeful behavior.
• C) The task of understanding the connection between behaviors and social interaction.
• D) The task of developing a sense of trust in the world.

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Definitions:

Central Airways

The major air passages leading from the trachea to the lungs, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs for respiration.

Incentive Spirometry

Method of encouraging voluntary deep breathing by providing visual feedback to patients of the inspiratory volume they have achieved.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgically created hole in the front of the neck into the trachea to aid in breathing.

Suction Regulator

A device used in medical settings to control the vacuum pressure of suction equipment.