Based Upon Current Research, Which of the Following Is Good

question 15

Multiple Choice

Based upon current research, which of the following is good advice for new parents regarding infant crying?

• A) The cries of chronically distressed infants do not differ from those of normal infants.
• B) Consistent and prompt responding to crying causes a decrease in crying.
• C) Responding to a crying baby spoils the baby.
• D) The overall amount of infant crying typically increases over time.

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Definitions:

Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy where one incorrectly infers a cause from an effect.

Thermostat

A device that automatically regulates temperature or turns systems on or off when the temperature reaches a certain point.

Affirming the Antecedent

A valid form of deductive reasoning in which the truth of the first premise guarantees the truth of the conclusion (If P, then Q. P, therefore Q).