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Shortly after birth infants show behavioral differences. For example, some neonates are fussy and irritable and others are mostly happy. Some infants whimper when they need attention and others wail! These types of differences between newborns illustrate the concept of __________.

Which of the following has the fastest time of onset of effect?

Bonus: what does “BOD” stand for?

Young George has a difficult time regulating his emotions. He often acts out in aggressive ways. These behaviors are examples of __________ behaviors.

Which of the following statements best describes the role of socialization in gender development?

Some childhood disorders generally emerge during the first five years; others emerge later during adolescence. __________ is an example of an early onset disorder which typically affects boys more often than girls.

Felicia wants to encourage her toddler’s cognitive development. One of the most important things she can do to reach her goal is __________.

Three-year-old Jackson snatched his brother-Brandon’s toy. Their mother, Cassandra, gently said, “Look! You made him feel sad. How would you feel if Brandon grabbed your toy?” Developmental psychologists would probably say that her approach to the situation __________.

The American custom of enrolling infants in high-quality childcare centers ______.

Each day when Sarah picks her son up from after-school care, she asks him, “What happened at school today?” This query is typically followed by other questions regarding the day (e.g., how he’s feeling, what he’s reading, etc.). Sarah’s questions reveal ______, a practice which will help her effectively manage her son’s development.