Sean just said his first word, "Scruffy," the name of the family dog.How would a dynamic systems psychologist explain why this was his first word?
A)He has correctly categorized "Scruffy" into the dog category.
B)The dog is interesting to him and is a constant presence in the environment.
C)His parents love the dog and he sees him a lot.
D)He thinks the dog is part of the family.

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A dynamic systems psychologist would explain Sean's first word by saying that it emerged from his interactions with and perception of his environment. The dog's constant presence and interesting nature likely captured his attention, leading him to associate the word "Scruffy" with the dog. As he continued to interact with the dog and hear the word, he likely began to make connections between the sound of the word and the object it represents, eventually leading to the production of his first word.

Sean Just Said His First Word, "Scruffy," the Name of the Family