A Major Developmental Task Related to Sexuality During Early Childhood

question 84

Multiple Choice

A major developmental task related to sexuality during early childhood (2 to 5 years) is

• A)the ability to identify as male or female.
• B)a well-developed sense of gender identity.
• C)development of the capacity to experience sensory pleasure.
• D)development of basic understanding of sexual orientation.

Understand the methodologies used in developmental psychology research to study infant cognition, including the violation-of-expectations technique.

Recognize the debates and current thinking regarding innate cognitive capabilities versus learned behaviors in infancy.

Know the impact of perceptual and motor development on infants' cognitive abilities and error making, including perseveration.

Understand the dynamic systems approach to explaining conceptual development in infants.

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Definitions:

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