Monique's Child Is Obsessed with Putting Oatmeal in the USB

question 42

Multiple Choice

Monique's child is obsessed with putting oatmeal in the USB port of her computer and then pushing buttons to see if the food reappears. Piaget would label this behavior as a sign of:

• A) means-end behavior and emerging object permanence.
• B) a primary circular reaction.
• C) the need for more discipline.
• D) the need for a playpen.

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Definitions:

Random Variation

Fluctuations in data or experimental results due to unpredictable changes in variables or conditions.

Time Series

A sequence of data points collected or recorded at successive points in time, often analyzed to identify trends, cycles, and seasonal variations.

Three-period Moving Averages

A method used in time series analysis to smooth out data by calculating the average of any three consecutive periods to predict trends or identify patterns.

Principle of Parsimony

A principle stating that among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected.