The Periods of Early Childhood Are Defined for the Most

question 179

Multiple Choice

The periods of early childhood are defined for the most part by _____________, whereas the period of early adulthood is defined for the most part by ___________.

• A) social milestones such as learning to love parents; physical milestones such as menopause
• B) physical milestones such as learning to walk; social milestones such as getting married
• C) chronological age; biological age
• D) biological age; chronological age

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Definitions:

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive activity where individuals act or respond to stimuli without deliberate thought or awareness, leading to automatic or habitual behaviors.

Social Learning

The capacity to learn from observing others.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often in the context of behaviors that are increased in frequency due to positive feedback or outcomes.

Imitate

The action of copying or replicating someone’s gestures, speech, or behaviors.