An Infant of Species X Sees a Model Use a New

question 5

Multiple Choice

An infant of Species X sees a model use a new tool to achieve a goal.Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates that the infant is engaging in emulative learning?

• A)The infant tries to determine which of the model's actions were most relevant in using the new tool to achieve the goal.
• B)The infant tries to determine what it is about the tool that allowed the model to achieve the goal.
• C)When given the tool,the infant figures out on her own how to use the tool to achieve the same goal.
• D)When given the tool,the infant mimics exactly how the model used the tool to achieve the goal.
• E)The infant stares blankly at the model.

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Definitions:

Deficit Need

A requirement essential for a person's psychological development and growth, which, if unmet, can lead to feelings of inferiority or weakness.

Self-Actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Esteem

Esteem refers to the respect and admiration that an individual is held in by others or regards themselves with.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.