Two-Month-Old Trey Is Crying Loudly

question 133

Multiple Choice

Two-month-old Trey is crying loudly. It is a sudden long, initial loud cry followed by breath holding. This type of cry indicates that Trey is

• A) experiencing pain.
• B) experiencing embarrassment.
• C) very angry.
• D) very hungry.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification process where the likelihood of a behavior is increased by removing or avoiding a negative outcome.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards when the behavior is exhibited.

Neutral

Describes a state or position of impartiality, or not favoring any side in a conflict, competition, or a situation requiring a choice.

Relearn

The process of learning information, skills, or behaviors again, which were previously learned but may have been forgotten or lost.