Wynetta, Age 1, Is One of the Most Advanced Babies

question 60

Essay

Wynetta, age 1, is one of the most advanced babies in physical development at her day-care center. She rolled over, sat up, and walked before any of the other children. Her parents are certain that her early motor development is an indicator of her overall intellectual giftedness. Are they right?

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A study technique where participants are watched in their natural settings without interference from the researcher.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions meant to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or psychological in nature.

Dependent Variable

The behavior under study in an experiment; it is expected to be affected by changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.