Suppose That You Observe a Sleeping Newborn Who Is Breathing

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you observe a sleeping newborn who is breathing irregularly and grimacing.The infant's eyes flutter open and move beneath the eyelids.Based on this information,is this infant's behaviour typical?

• A) no, it is evidence of immature neurological development
• B) yes, it is characteristic of the brief period just before waking
• C) yes, it indicates normative sleep behaviour
• D) no, it is predictive of gifted intelligence in toddlerhood