Although a 14 Month Old Received a Shock from an Electrical

question 37

Multiple Choice

Although a 14 month old received a shock from an electrical outlet recently,the parents find the child about to place a paper clip in another outlet.What is the best interpretation of this behavior?

• A) Her cognitive development is delayed.
• B) This is typical behavior because toddlers are not very developed.
• C) This is typical behavior because of inability to transfer knowledge to new situations.
• D) This is not typical behavior because toddlers should know better than to repeat an act that caused pain.

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Definitions:

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia, as well as non-motor symptoms.

Neurological Degeneration

The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons, leading to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.

Semantic Memory

Long-term memory of general factual knowledge, social customs, and language.

Procedural Memory

Long-term memory of motor skills, habits, and ways of doing things, which can be recalled without conscious effort; sometimes called implicit memory.