According to the Gesell test, which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of behavior assessed in infants?

The Gesell Developmental Observation (often referred to as the Gesell test) is designed to assess the developmental milestones of infants and young children based on their natural behaviors. The four primary categories evaluated in this test are motor skills, language abilities, adaptive behaviors, and personal-social behaviors. These categories focus on how children move, communicate, interact with others, and adapt to their environments.

In this context, the correct choice is the category described as cognitive behavior. While cognitive development is indeed a significant aspect of child development, the Gesell test does not specifically categorize cognitive behaviors as one of its four main areas of assessment. Instead, cognitive elements might be encompassed within other domains, such as language and adaptive skills, but they are not explicitly listed as a separate category in the Gesell framework. Understanding this distinction helps clarify the primary focus of the Gesell test on motor, language, adaptive, and social behaviors rather than a direct assessment of cognitive processes.