In the Study by Als Et Al

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the study by Als et al. (2003) , which of the following was/were related to advances in the motor and cognitive development of preterm infants as well as better parental adjustment?

• A) Early discharge from the hospital
• B) Individualized counseling to foster appreciation of the infant
• C) Continuation of intravenous feeding at home
• D) Mandatory parenting classes for the parents

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Definitions:

Out-Of-Wedlock Birthrates

The frequency of births occurring to parents who are not legally married to each other.

Unmarried Black Women

Women of African descent who are not married, highlighting their social, economical, and personal contexts.

Married Black Women

Women of African descent who are legally married, focusing on their specific socio-cultural experiences and challenges.

Black Matriarch

A term often referring to the head female figure in Black families, highlighting her role in family and community leadership.