One of the First Signs of Fear in an Infant

question 91

Multiple Choice

One of the first signs of fear in an infant often occurs when

• A) infants are in the presence of an unfamiliar adult.
• B) infants are picked up by a familiar adult.
• C) a stranger talks to other adults instead of picking up the baby.
• D) a favorite food or toy is taken away.

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Definitions:

Visual Processing

The ability of the brain to interpret and make sense of visual information from the eyes, including recognizing shapes, colors, and movement.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light images into nerve signals that are sent to the brain.

Myopia

A vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where objects nearby are seen clearly but distant objects appear blurred.

Accommodation

A cognitive process in which a person adjusts their existing schemas or understanding in response to new information.