At Three Years of Age,Megan Was Classified as Having an Undercontrolled

question 31

Multiple Choice

At three years of age,Megan was classified as having an undercontrolled temperament.According to research,as an adult,Megan will be more likely to

• A) be anxious.
• B) be depressed.
• C) have alcohol problems.
• D) attempt suicide.

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Definitions:

Core Knowledge

Fundamental knowledge that is considered essential for cognitive development in humans, according to certain theories.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist named Jean Piaget who is best known for his influential theory of cognitive development in children.

Sensorimotor Substage

The initial phase in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from birth to approximately age 2, where infants learn about the world through basic actions such as sucking, grasping, looking, and listening.

Telegraphic Speech

A form of communication often used by young children, consisting of short and simple phrases that leave out unnecessary words.