The Infant's Only Source of Nutrition During the First 2-3

question 24

Multiple Choice

The infant's only source of nutrition during the first 2-3 days postpartum is

• A)casein.
• B)colostrum.
• C)breast milk.
• D)meconium.
• E)lactose.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing properties through their association with primary reinforcers, such as money being valuable due to its ability to purchase food (a primary reinforcer).

Delayed Reinforcers

A reward that does not immediately follow the desired behavior, which can still effectively modify behavior over time.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and does not require learning to be effective, such as food or water.

Basic Physical Need

A basic physical need refers to fundamental requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.