Rachel Is a 6-Month-Old Who Has Recently Learned to Sit

question 49

Multiple Choice

Rachel is a 6-month-old who has recently learned to sit up on her own. Her mother places two toys in front of her: a soft, yellow, stuffed animal within her reach and a colourful rattle slightly out of her reach. Seeing both toys, Rachel chooses the one she finds more appealing to play with. Over time, choices such as these may influence:

• A) the development of her personality.
• B) her development of crawling.
• C) the development of her understanding of cause and effect.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction, by impaired communication, and by restricted, repetitive behavior and interests.

Social Cues

Non-verbal or verbal hints that guide social interactions, such as facial expressions, body language, and vocal tones.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.

Strange Hand Movements

Unusual or involuntary actions performed by the hands, which can be symptomatic of various neurological or psychological conditions.