Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Breast-Feeding

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of breast-feeding?

• A) Colostrum provides proteins and antibodies to the baby.
• B) Breast-fed babies are less likely to develop stomach and intestinal illnesses, including diarrhea, during the first 13 weeks of life.
• C) Suckling causes uterine contractions that help reduce the uterus to its normal size.
• D) Breast-feeding uses up calories that can help a woman return to her normal weight.
• E) All of the answer choices are advantages of breast-feeding.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Stimuli

Stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious perception, often used in reference to messages that are not consciously detected but can impact behavior.

Selective Perceptions

The cognitive process by which individuals focus attention on particular elements of their environment while ignoring others.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without conscious awareness.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.