Four-Year Old Nathan Is Good at Stacking His Playing Blocks

question 120

Multiple Choice

Four-year old Nathan is good at stacking his playing blocks to make tall structures. However, he still knocks them over occasionally. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for this?

• A) His gross motor skills are deficient.
• B) He tries to place each block perfectly on top of the other, upsetting those already stacked.
• C) His coordination skills are not developing normally for his age.
• D) He is showing signs of dyslexia.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of explaining one's own behavior or the behavior of others by attributing it to external causes or the environment.

Fundamental Attribution Errors

A cognitive bias where individuals overemphasize personal characteristics in explaining others' behavior neglecting situational factors.

Public Policy Reasons

Justifications or rationales based on the public good or societal interests that guide or influence legislative, governmental, or organizational decisions.

Disaffirm

The act of rejecting or renouncing a contract or agreement, particularly by a minor who is not legally bound by contracts.