Rachel is a 6-month-old who has recently learned to sit up on her own. Her mother places two toys in front of her: a soft, yellow, stuffed animal within her reach and a colourful rattle slightly out of her reach. Seeing both toys, Rachel chooses the one she finds more appealing to play with. Over time, choices such as these may influence:

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Rachel's choices can influence her personality by showing preferences, her development of crawling as she might try to reach the out-of-reach toy, and her understanding of cause and effect as she learns the consequences of her actions.

Rachel Is a 6-Month-Old Who Has Recently Learned to Sit