Question

The propensity of 10-month-old Russell to tug at the Velcro straps on his hat, remove his hat, and get the other children at the day-care center to repeat the same actions themselves is an example of a ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

“expert” baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants  

Explanation:

The propensity of 10-month-old Russell to tug at the Velcro straps on his hat, remove his hat, and get the other children at the day-care center to repeat the same actions themselves is an example of an “expert” baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants.  Russell is an expert baby who is capable of teaching his peers.

Answer 2

Question Options:

a.) behavior problem.

b) immaturity level in his development that may require special intervention.

c) “expert” baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants.

d) problem with how he is dressed for day care.

Answer: “expert” baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants.

Explanation: An expert is an individual that is extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable. The expert has extensive knowledge or experience in a given subject.

From the given options above, the best selected is that of “expert” baby who is able to teach skills and information to other infants. This is because Russell is able to perform and teach fellow children an unusual skill.