Infant Characteristics

question 58

Multiple Choice

Infant characteristics

• A) can influence the quality of attachment relationships.
• B) are not influenced by biological factors.
• C) do not affect parental behavior.
• D) only affect parental behavior when psychopathology is present.

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Definitions:

Kwashiorkor

A form of severe malnutrition or protein-energy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver.

Marasmus

A severe form of malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of protein and calories, characterized by wasting and stunted growth.

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, an unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Sleeping Position

The posture or arrangement in which a person positions their body while sleeping, which can affect health and comfort.