Devon's mother read a lot of developmental books during her pregnancy. The books clearly indicated that babies need to be stimulated constantly, either by a parent always being in front of them, or by placing them in front of a television. If Devon, a three-month old, becomes over-aroused or over-stimulated, how is he most likely to react?

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At three months old, babies cannot verbally communicate their discomfort or deliberately throw objects due to overstimulation. Instead, they might turn their head away from the source of overstimulation as a self-regulating behavior. This is a common way infants signal they are overwhelmed or need a break from stimulation.

Devon's Mother Read a Lot of Developmental Books During Her