Based on the Research Evidence, What Would Be the Correct

question 117

Multiple Choice

Based on the research evidence, what would be the correct advice to give a friend if she asked you for information about alternative birthing locations (assuming there are no complications in the pregnancy) ?

• A) If planned and attended by a midwife, babies born at home or in birthing centers suffer no more complications than babies born in traditional hospital settings.
• B) Babies born at home or in birthing centers have a head start in their development and are better off in the long run.
• C) Birthing centers should be avoided because they have neither the advantages of home birth nor the safety features of hospitals.
• D) Home birth should be avoided because the risk of infection during birth is much higher than for traditional hospital births.
• E) The only safe place to give birth is in a hospital.

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Definitions:

Five Factor Model

A personality model that suggests five broad dimensions are sufficient to describe human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by qualities such as being kind, cooperative, and sympathetic towards others.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outward-turning behaviors, such as sociability, enthusiasm, and high levels of activity.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, self-discipline, and a goal-directed behavior.