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Describe how developmental psychologists determine whether infants have a sense of self. Then discuss how the “theory of mind” is related to one’s sense of self. Finally, discuss how theory of mind may be involved in those who suffer from autism spectrum disorder.

​Mel is at the obstetrician’s office with his girlfriend Denise, who is pregnant with their child. They have just started the ninth week of the pregnancy, and the doctor explains to them that the unborn child’s brain has developed distinct structures and is already beginning to regulate certain body functions. Based on what you know about prenatal development, you know that the period of the ____ has just begun.

If an infant’s cry starts softly and gradually becomes more intense and occurs when the infant is hungry or tired, (s)he is producing a(n) _______________ cry.

​Kimmy is playing with her doll in her yard, and is watching as Shira-Leah is playing with a similar doll in the yard across the street. Shira-Leah is also aware of and observing Kimmy, but the two girls have not yet played together. These youngsters are engaging in ____ play.

​According to Bowlby, the second stage in the formation of an attachment relationship, usually appearing between 6-8 weeks and 6-8 months, is called _______________.

​Which of the following do you think would be MOST likely to occur first?

A child’s ability to use language that indicates an awareness of the difference between their physical and mental selves shows that they have developed a(n) _______________.

​List the different stages (phases) of childbirth and note what occurs to start and end each stage.

​A reproductive technique that is used over 140,000 times and produces more than 55,000 babies each year in the United States is _______________.

​Several years ago, a major ketchup manufacturer experimented with selling ketchup in different colors, including green, purple, and others. The idea was that kids would be excited by different colors, even though extensive blind taste tests indicated that the flavors of the different products were identical. The product failed and was discontinued after only a few years. Children just did not seem to be able to accept that it was still ketchup even though it was not red. This sort of reliance on the appearance of an object is most typical of ____ children.