The Capacity to Use __________ as a Flexible Symbolic Tool

question 65

Multiple Choice

The capacity to use __________ as a flexible symbolic tool improves from the end of the second into the third year.

• A) make-believe
• B) language
• C) deferred imitation
• D) the circular reaction

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, or anxiety that interfere with daily activities.

Implicit Motives

Unconscious motives that influence a person's behavior, often measured through projective tests rather than self-report questionnaires.

Family Environment

The overall conditions and dynamics within a family unit, including relationships, communication patterns, and the emotional atmosphere, which influence individual development and behavior.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.