How Do Newborns Demonstrate a Sense of Empathy

question 64

Multiple Choice

How do newborns demonstrate a sense of empathy?

• A)They become distressed when other infants cry.
• B)They look at objects that their parents are looking at.
• C)They prefer to be held by other children versus an adult.
• D)They pass the false belief task.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Covert psychological tactics utilized to deter stress provoked by undesirable thoughts or feelings.

Faulty Logic

A type of reasoning or thought process that is flawed, erroneous, or does not follow the principles of sound reasoning.

Cognitive-affective Units

are mental structures that determine how individuals process information and emotions in relation to their beliefs and attitudes.

Cognitive Therapists

Mental health professionals who use approaches designed to change dysfunctional beliefs and thought patterns, typically to treat depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders.