Which of the Following Statements Is True of Crying

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of crying?

• A) Newborns seldom use crying as a means of communication.
• B) The first cry verifies that the infant's lungs are filled with fluids.
• C) Cries provide information about the health of the newborn's central nervous system.
• D) Excessive infant crying in 3-month-olds triples the risk of behavioral, hyperactive, and mood problems at 5 to 6 years of age.

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