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The fact that infants' attention seems to involve reacting to environmental stimulation (i.e., an item catches their attention) rather than being deliberately focused, illustrates the concept of a(n) _____ system.
 
  a. dynamic
  b. orienting
  c. fail-safe
  d. intentional

Question 2

As a typical four-month-old, Dakota's attention process is best described as
 
  a. being focused on the most relevant items.
  b. adult-like.
  c. being caught by objects in the environment.
  d. non-existent.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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