A Nursing One-Month-Old Infant May Grasp Crudely at His Mother's

question 114

Multiple Choice

A nursing one-month-old infant may grasp crudely at his mother's breast while feeding. That same child at the age of one year will probably easily hold a bottle or cup, placing it to his lips, and then putting it down when he is done. This change in ability to use the hands and fingers demonstrates advances in

• A) ​gross motor skills
• B) ​locomotion
• C) ​fine motor skills
• D) ​concrete operations

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder characterized by a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to interpret and explain negative events as being widespread, persistent, and internally caused, often associated with increased risk for depression and anxiety.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Setbacks

Obstacles or hindrances that delay progress or cause a temporary reversal of fortunes or outcomes.