The Child Who Is Best Thought of as Engaging in a Cognitive

question 125

Multiple Choice

The child who is best thought of as engaging in a cognitive process is the one who is

• A) gripping his bottle.
• B) drooling on his bib.
• C) learning to speak Spanish.
• D) expressing anger that she could not be in the play.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Abortion

Refers to the natural end of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, often known as a miscarriage.

Gestation

The period of time between the fertilization of an egg and the birth of an organism, commonly used in reference to pregnancies.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from an imbalanced diet in which nutrients are either insufficient or excessive, leading to health problems.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food necessary for growth, metabolism, and overall health maintenance.