The Aspect of Early Emotional Development That May Contribute Most

question 42

Multiple Choice

The aspect of early emotional development that may contribute most to an infant's early learning and adaptation to the environment is _____.

• A) development of self-recognition
• B) social referencing
• C) the infant's reflexive smiles
• D) the emergence of separation and stranger anxieties

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Definitions:

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The swapping of genetic material in single or multiple-celled organisms through mechanisms that bypass the "vertical" passing down of DNA from ancestor to descendant.

Phylogenetic Species Concept

A concept in biology that defines a species based on the smallest group of individuals that share a common ancestor, representing one branch on the tree of life.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through the development of physical, behavioral, or physiological changes.

Bacterial Species

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