Which Statement About Infants' Emotional Development Is True

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement about infants' emotional development is true?

• A) The social smile in response to another person first appears at about 12 weeks old.
• B) Very young infants seem incapable of expressing distress and contentment.
• C) A 5-month-old baby is likely to display fear of strangers and separation anxiety.
• D) An 11-month-old baby may show separation anxiety when her mother goes into another room.

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Definitions:

Role Strain

The stress or tension experienced by an individual when the demands of a single role (such as parent or employee) they are fulfilling become conflicting or overwhelming.

Role Conflict

A situation where competing demands are made on an individual in the context of their various social roles, causing stress or tension.

Backstage Setting

describes a private area where individuals can freely express themselves without adhering to the social roles and norms expected in public (frontstage) settings.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perception or impression of themselves in the minds of others, often through social interaction.