The Most Pressing Fear for Very Small Babies Is That

question 126

Multiple Choice

The most pressing fear for very small babies is that they will

• A) die in infancy.
• B) be retarded.
• C) have physical disabilities.
• D) demonstrate developmental lag.

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Definitions:

Conservation

Understanding that specific properties of objects remain the same despite changes in the object's form or appearance.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias where an individual has difficulty understanding viewpoints different from their own.

Sensorimotor Stage

The earliest stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, lasting from birth to about age 2, where infants learn about the world primarily through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and to carry out systematic planning.