A Baby Coos and Pats His Mother's Face, but She

question 83

Multiple Choice

A baby coos and pats his mother's face, but she does not respond. The baby makes repeated attempts through facial expressions, vocalizations, and body movements to gain her attention, all to no avail. The baby is now likely to

• A) coo at a toy.
• B) adopt a still-faced expression.
• C) engage in self-comfort strategies.
• D) turn away and cry.

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