What is the major difference between Substage 2 (first habits and primary circular reactions) and Substage 3 (secondary circular reactions) of Piaget's sensorimotor period?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
• During Substage 2, the infant begins to coordinate separate actions into a single, integrated action.
• During Substage 3, infants take major strides in shifting their cognitive horizons beyond themselves.
• The major difference between the two stages is whether the infant's activity is focused on the infant and involves his/her body, or involves actions related to the outside world.
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Is infant crying a primitive form of language?
a. Yes, because crying represents language. b. No, because cries do not represent objects or events. c. It depends upon the type of cry emitted. d. It depends upon the sex of the child.
Describe the epigenetic framework.
What will be an ideal response?
Michelle has three children who all have been identified by their pediatrician as at risk of obesity. Based on the research on childhood obesity, which of the following suggestions do you think their pediatrician gave to Michelle?
A. He suggested that they watch certain television shows targeted at messages of health and nutrition. B. He suggested that the children see a therapist to boost their self-esteem. C. He suggested that the children play video games targeted at teaching about health. D. He suggested that she should make sure that they have a home-cooked evening meal together each night.
______ neurons respond when you produce a facial or mouth gesture and when another individual displays the same facial expression.
A. Reflecting B. Expressive C. Mirror D. Action