Connie and Andrew's Infant Son Usually Showed Little Reaction to Being

question 309

Multiple Choice

Connie and Andrew's infant son usually showed little reaction to being left with various church nursery caregivers during weekly worship services.But when he was almost 9 months old,the baby began crying whenever his parents placed him in the arms of a nursery caregiver.The baby's crying best illustrates an emerging

• A) egocentrism.
• B) stranger anxiety.
• C) sense of self-awareness.
• D) understanding of conservation.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health challenge signified by a perpetual state of despondence or a disconnection from pleasures, notably compromising daily operations.

Despondency

A state of low mood and aversion to activity, often associated with feelings of hopelessness and sadness.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about or an inclination towards ending one's own life.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and intense feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in activities, often accompanied by other symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy level.