Margo and Robert pick up their baby Bobby from the daycare
Even though Bobby is now sleepy, they begin to play with him. However, the next morning when Bobby is actively cooing, smiling, and kicking his feet to get their attention, they ignore Bobby's overtures as they rush around to get ready for work. These parents are exhibiting a lack of
a. egocentrism.
b. parentese.
c. sensitive caregiving.
d. transformation.
ANSWER: c
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a) Long-term memory b) Sensory memory c) Short-term memory d) Working memory
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A) effective coping strategies. B) gender typing. C) daily stressors. D) psychological disturbance.
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thereby increasing the risk of fetal death and a number of birth defects and disabilities? a) Cocaine b) Marijuana c) AZT d) Amphetamines
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A) telling others that you lack skill/competence B) taking cognition-impairing drugs C) avoiding practice D) listening to loud, distracting music