The Fact That Infants' Attention Seems to Involve Reacting to Environmental

question 81

Multiple Choice

The fact that infants' attention seems to involve reacting to environmental stimulation (i.e., an item catches their attention) rather than being deliberately focused, illustrates the concept of a(n) _____ system.

• A) dynamic
• B) orienting
• C) fail-safe
• D) intentional

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Definitions:

Endogenous Personality Descriptors

Traits or attributes that originate from within the individual, rather than being influenced by external environmental factors.

Lexicon

The vocabulary of a language, or a specific individual or field of study.

Triandis

Harry Triandis, a social psychologist known for his work on individualism and collectivism in cross-cultural psychology.

Horizontal Societies

Societies characterized by valuing equality and discouraging hierarchical distinctions between individuals, promoting an ethos of egalitarianism.