Explain how self-concept develops in infants

What will be an ideal response?


Infants eventually begin to realize that the hand passing in front of their eyes belongs to them. At about 18-months of age, infants begin to be able to detect a spot of rouge on their face in a mirror. Once the infant becomes self aware, social graces such as sharing can form. Being self-aware makes way for the development of feelings such as envy, pride, and shame. Infants over 18-months of age thus tend to seek parental approval, whereas younger infants do not.

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a. idiosyncrasy credits. b. an introverted character. c. reciprocation wariness. d. an authoritarian personality.

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Mr. Manear mused, "If I teach my students better ways to identify key elements in the literature they're reading, this should also improve their test scores." This statement is an example of

a. theory b. hypothesis c. law d. converging operation

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A) involves no deliberate attention or effort. B) keeps track of important events from our lives. C) refers to our factual knowledge. D) requires conscious awareness.

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The pitch of a sound (from a low bass to a high shriek) is related to the amplitude of the sound waves that reach the eardrum.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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