After Birth,a Crying Infant May Be Soothed by Being Held

question 12

Multiple Choice

After birth,a crying infant may be soothed by being held in a position in which the newborn can hear the mother's heartbeat.This phenomenon is known as what?

• A) Entrainment
• B) Reciprocity
• C) Synchrony
• D) Biorhythmicity

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Definitions:

Incremental Change

Gradual alterations or developments over time that accumulate to produce significant overall change.

Continuous Process

An ongoing operation that does not have a clear beginning or end.

Theoretical Models

Abstract, conceptual frameworks used to explain and predict phenomena, allowing for the systematic exploration of ideas and hypotheses.

Continuity

In developmental psychology, the idea that development involves gradual, cumulative change, contrasting with theories that emphasize distinct stages.