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This Swiss psychologist proposed that children construct knowledge through stages of cognitive development.
- Lev Vygotsky
- Erik Erikson
- Jean Piaget
- Sigmund Freud
Babies typically produce their first recognizable words around this age, marking a major language milestone.
- 36 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 24 months
This attachment style develops when caregivers consistently respond to an infant's needs with warmth and sensitivity.
- Disorganized attachment
- Secure attachment
- Avoidant attachment
- Anxious attachment
This reflex causes newborns to turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek, helping them find nourishment.
- Rooting reflex
- Grasping reflex
- Babinski reflex
- Moro reflex
This famous experiment used a glass-topped table with an apparent drop-off to test whether infants can perceive depth.
- The Still Face Experiment
- The Visual Cliff Experiment
- The Strange Situation
- The Marshmallow Test
Fear of unfamiliar people and distress when caregivers leave typically peak around this age, signaling healthy bond formation.
- 3-4 months
- 8-10 months
- 18 months
- 6 months
This Vygotskian concept describes the gap between what a child can do alone and what they can achieve with skilled guidance.
- Zone of Proximal Development
- Sensitive Period
- Critical Period
- Comfort Zone
Toddlers asserting independence through frequent "no" responses characterizes this Eriksonian stage.
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
- Industry vs. Inferiority
- Initiative vs. Guilt
- Trust vs. Mistrust
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