Which One of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate About

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is most accurate about assessing cognitive abilities in infants and toddlers?

• A) Appropriate assessment instruments exist, but they are less reliable than assessments created for older children.
• B) Assessment instruments appropriate for infants and toddlers exist and are just as reliable as assessments created for older children.
• C) Assessment instruments exist only for infants and toddlers within the normal range of functioning, not for those with significant disabilities.
• D) Because infants and toddlers have limited ability to focus their attention and follow directions, meaningful estimates of their cognitive abilities cannot be obtained.

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Definitions:

Newborn's Health

The physical and physiological condition of an infant shortly after birth, often assessed through various health indicators and screening tests.

Prospective Parents

Individuals or couples who are considering or preparing to have a child, either biologically, through adoption, or via surrogacy.

Genetic Risk

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on an individual's genetic makeup.

Prenatal Abnormalities

Irregularities or defects in a developing fetus identified before birth, which can be structural, functional, or genetic.