The Rise in Fear After 6 Months Is Adaptive Because

question 17

Multiple Choice

The rise in fear after 6 months is adaptive because it __________.

• A) keeps newly mobile babies' enthusiasm for exploration in check
• B) enables the infant to overcome obstacles
• C) prevents the child from displaying stranger anxiety
• D) gives the infant a sense of shame and doubt

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Mental representations or attitudes towards certain propositions or states of the world, often based on personal judgment, faith, or understanding.

Expectations

Beliefs or forecasts about future events, based on past experiences, current information, or cultural norms.

Wolfgang Kohler

A German psychologist and one of the founders of Gestalt psychology, known for his work on insight learning.

Kanzi

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