Alexa, a Cheerful 2-Year-Old Girl, Has Just Been Introduced to Her

Short Answer

Alexa, a cheerful 2-year-old girl, has just been introduced to her neighbor's puppy. She has never played with a puppy before. Therefore, she is excited and anxious to play with it. She looks toward her mom, who gives her a reassuring smile. Alexa then moves forward confidently to pet the puppy. Identify the term used to describe this situation.