The Increase in Conflicts That Infants Display After Their First

question 49

Multiple Choice

The increase in conflicts that infants display after their first birthday is thought by some developmentalists to reflect _____.

• A) the origins of hostile aggression
• B) infants' desire to assert their wills as they begin their quest for autonomy
• C) a need to dominate their playmates
• D) reactive, retaliatory aggression

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Definitions:

Within-Family Differences

Variations or disparities in traits, behaviors, or achievements among siblings within the same family.

Genetic Differences

Genetic differences refer to the variation in DNA sequences among individuals within a species, contributing to diversity in physical appearance, susceptibility to diseases, and other traits.

Accidents

Unplanned, unforeseen events often leading to damage or injury.

Within-Family Effects

Variations or differences in behavior, traits, or outcomes observed among members of the same family, often studied to understand environmental and genetic influences.