Sherelle goes into her 3-month old's room several times a night, even when he is not crying, to make sure that he is still lying in the middle of his crib, that he has not covered his face and mouth with his blanket,
and that there is nothing dangerous in the child's immediate environment. Though some might say that Sherelle is worrying too much, this is an example of a learning-based activity called __________.
a. reaffirming
b. monitoring
c. placating
d. patrolling
Answer: D
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