Which of the Following Is the Best Example of What

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of what is meant by the term maturation?

• A) a first-grader who is learning to do arithmetic problems
• B) an infant who babbles "ga-ga-ga-ga" when she is content
• C) a college student who is working hard to learn to speak Spanish
• D) a mother who teachers her 2-year-old to control his temper by ignoring him when he has a tantrum

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