Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Effects of Preterm

question 206

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the effects of preterm birth?

• A) Preterm births are typically fatal.
• B) The worrisome effects of preterm birth are exaggerated. There is little to worry about.
• C) Some physical and cognitive problems may be present during early development, but eventually are reduced or eliminated with proper treatment.
• D) Cohort effects make it impossible to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Mesosystem Level

A term from ecological systems theory describing interactions between different microsystems or immediate environments, like home and school.

Microsystem Level

The closest layer of environment in Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, consisting of settings where an individual directly interacts, like family or school.

Internal

Pertaining to or existing within an entity, such as an organization, individual, or system, often as opposed to external factors or influences.

External

Originating from or situated on the outside of an entity, not inherent or contained within it.