Generalizing from Research Conducted by Karen Adolph, If You Observed

question 71

Multiple Choice

Generalizing from research conducted by Karen Adolph, if you observed an 8-month-old infant and a 14-month-old infant attempt a somewhat dangerous motor task (such as climbing up a stair) , which of these two infants should you expect to be more cautious and more aware of the risk?

• A) the 8-month-old infant would be more cautious
• B) the 14-month-old infant would be more cautious
• C) These two infants would be equally cautious, but the 8-month-old would be more aware of the risks involved.
• D) These two infants would be equally cautious, but the 14-month-old would be more aware of the risks involved.

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