Why Are Infants Particularly Susceptible to Developing Dehydration

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why are infants particularly susceptible to developing dehydration?

• A)Their mass-to-surface ratio is low.
• B)Their insulation is poor, resulting in increased water loss.
• C)Their renal concentrating ability is less than that of older children.
• D)The increased liquidity of their stools results in greater fluid loss.

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Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a behavior is encouraged or strengthened by a consequence that follows it.

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The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others, shaped by learning, perception, and external stimuli.

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Preparedness

A psychological term referring to a predisposition to learn certain types of behaviors or concepts more easily than others, often due to evolutionary pressures.