An Infant Whose Parents Respond Positively to His Smiles Will

question 65

Multiple Choice

An infant whose parents respond positively to his smiles will likely

• A) reduce the number of negative emotional expressions that he displays.
• B) be spoiled by his parents.
• C) increase the amount of time he spends smiling.
• D) not have much impact on his innate tendency to smile.

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Definitions:

Parietal

Referring to the parietal lobe of the brain, involved in processing sensory information, or the parietal bones of the skull.

Ligamentum Nuchae

A fibrous membrane that provides support to the head by connecting cervical vertebrae to the skull.

Erect

A posture or position that is upright and vertical, or the state of being physically rigid due to the engorgement of blood vessels.

Maxilla

A pair of bones forming the upper jaw, central portion of the facial skeleton, and part of the roof of the mouth, holding the upper teeth.