When Mila, a Japanese 18-Month-Old, Tries to Reach a Book

question 8

Multiple Choice

When Mila, a Japanese 18-month-old, tries to reach a book on a shelf that is too high up, her parents are most likely to do the following:

• A) Discourage her from getting the book because it is not meant for her.
• B) Encourage her to ask for help and they will get it for her.
• C) Encourage her to get a stool to climb up and reach the book.
• D) Nothing, because they want to see how she will solve the problem on her own.

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