When the Mother Is the Primary Caregiver Who Remains at Home

question 11

True/False

When the mother is the primary caregiver who remains at home with the baby full time, and engages in most of the routine comfort- giving activities of feeding, changing, soothing and bathing, some infants attach themselves to their working father first.

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Definitions:

Family Structure

The composition and organization of a family unit, including its members and their relationships to each other.

Maturational Factors

Elements affecting growth and development that are inherent to an individual, such as genetic influences and the natural aging process.

Sociocultural Factors

Aspects of society and culture that influence an individual's behavior, preferences, and health.

Natural Disaster

Severe and sudden events caused by environmental factors such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and fires that lead to significant harm to people, property, and the natural environment.