Which of the following would be an example of a stimulus to a child?
A) an infant sleeping after receiving an inoculation for measles
B) a toddler laughing while watching violent cartoons
C) a 2-year-old refusing to eat broccoli for dinner, even after being rewarded
D) a toddler smiling when he sees his mother

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A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from someone. In this case, the toddler smiling when he sees his mother is a clear example of a stimulus - the sight of his mother elicits a positive emotional response. The other options do not necessarily qualify as specific stimuli, as they are either reactions to a previous stimulus (such as the sleeping infant after an inoculation) or general behaviors that do not have a clear trigger (such as the broccoli-refusing toddler).

Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Stimulus