When Asked to Push a Wagon While Standing on a Towel

question 16

Multiple Choice

When asked to push a wagon while standing on a towel attached to its rear axle, 21-month-old Maximus figures out that if he removes himself from the towel, the wagon will move. Maximus is displaying

• A) effortful control.
• B) an implicit sense of self-world differentiation.
• C) a categorical self.
• D) an explicit body self-awareness.

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Definitions:

Laboratory

A controlled environment where scientific research, experiments, and measurement can be conducted.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, exploring various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience.

Trained Introspection

A method used in early psychology involving trained observers reporting their thoughts and mental processes in response to stimuli.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.