Sean Just Said His First Word,"Scuffy," the Name of the Family

question 169

Multiple Choice

Sean just said his first word,"Scuffy," the name of the family dog.How would a dynamic systems psychologist explain why this was his first word?

• A) He has correctly categorized "Scruffy" into the dog category.
• B) The dog is interesting to him and is a constant presence in the environment.
• C) His parents love the dog and he sees him a lot.
• D) He thinks the dog is part of the family.

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Definitions:

Sensitive Periods

Specific times in an individual's development when the brain is particularly receptive to learning certain skills or knowledge, leading to optimum development in those areas.

Beliefs About Children

The assumptions, values, or opinions that individuals or societies hold regarding children and childhood.

Confidentiality

The ethical and legal duty to protect private information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Sociocultural Theorists

Scholars and researchers who analyze how social interactions and cultural contexts influence development and behavior.