Which of the Following Children Is MOST Likely to Show

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is MOST likely to show the greatest cognitive deficits and developmental delays?

• A) A baby born at or before 37 weeks of gestation
• B) It depends upon maternal nutrition.
• C) A child weighing less than 3.3 pounds
• D) It depends upon ethnicity.

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Definitions:

Explanatory Style

The manner in which individuals habitually explain the causes of events, which can affect their motivation and emotional states.

Seligman

Martin Seligman is a psychologist known for his work on positive psychology, learned helplessness, and the theories of well-being and optimism.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, stemming from a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Optimistic

A mindset or attitude characterized by the expectation of positive outcomes or a general belief that good things will happen.