Baby Deirdre has caught on to the fact that by crying, she can actually make her mother come to her crib. This realization that she herself can be the cause of events in her world is referred to as

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This realization is referred to as personal agency, which is the understanding that one can be the cause of events in their world. It reflects an individual's recognition of their ability to exert control over their environment.

Baby Deirdre Has Caught on to the Fact That by Crying