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PSY235 M1.3 Trial and Error: Can You Help Me?

Case #1

Baby crawling

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Isabel is an 8-month-old baby who just began to crawl. Her Mommy is upset that she puts everything in her mouth. As an example, she tells you that Isabel found the dog’s chew toy and immediately placed it in her mouth. Which theory best explains this behavior? (Choose from the following theories.)

Group of answer choices

Cognitive Development

Psychosocial Development

Psychosexual Development

Question 21 pts

Case #2

Mom and baby fell asleep

ExhaustionLinks to an external site. (2008) by Beccaplusmolly  is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Links to an external site.

Martin is a 3-month-old baby that has come for his monthly checkup at the clinic where you work. His grandmother is concerned about Martin because he is in daycare every day and has developed respiratory issues. Through what lens can you, as a professional, look at this child and his family to have a proper perspective? (Choose from the following perspectives.)

Group of answer choices

Evolutionary/Sociobiological Perspective

Microsystem Perspective

Mesosystemic Perspective

Question 31 pts

Case #3

Baby looking and smiling

Happy tummy time babyLinks to an external site. (2014) by Scott Sherrill-Mix is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Links to an external site.

Maria, a 6-month-old baby, begins to scream when her father leaves the room. The screaming scares the father, and he rushes back into the room to find her smiling and watching her mobile. The father is concerned about this behavior. What theoretical perspective best explains what is happening? (Choose from the following perspectives.)

Group of answer choices

Evolutionary/Sociobiological Theory

Psychosocial Learning Theory

Learning Theory