Multiple Choice
Which of the following best reflects the view held by most psychologists regarding the primary cause of human development?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is characteristic of an infant's pain cry?
A
A sudden onset of loud crying followed by a long initial cry and breath holding
B
A low-pitched whimper with gradual escalation
C
A soft, rhythmic cry with regular breathing
D
A brief, high-pitched cry followed by immediate soothing
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that an infant's pain cry is a specific vocalization pattern that signals distress due to pain, which differs from cries related to hunger, discomfort, or other needs.
Recognize that pain cries typically have a sudden onset, meaning the infant starts crying abruptly rather than gradually.
Note that the pain cry is usually loud and intense, often beginning with a long initial cry that captures attention immediately.
Identify that breath holding often accompanies the pain cry, which is a physiological response to pain and distress.
Compare these characteristics with the options given to determine which description matches the typical pattern of an infant's pain cry.
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