What Does an Average Infant's Birth Weight Look Like by Her

question 39

Multiple Choice

What does an average infant's birth weight look like by her or his first birthday?

• A)weight has quadrupled since birth
• B)weight has doubled since birth
• C)weight has tripled since birth
• D)weight has increased only slightly in comparison to age 6 months

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Definitions:

Response Strength

The extent or intensity of an organism's reaction to a specific stimulus or series of stimuli, often used in behaviorism to measure learning or conditioning.

Self-modification

Refers to the process of altering one's behavior, thoughts, or emotions in a conscious effort to improve oneself.

Positive Reinforcement

The strengthening of a response (increases in frequency) because it is followed by the arrival of a (presumably) pleasant stimulus.

Unrealistic Optimism

The belief that positive outcomes are more probable and negative outcomes are less probable for oneself compared to others, often ignoring statistical reality.