Several Programs Have Been Developed to Optimize the Development of Low-Birth-Weight

question 66

Multiple Choice

Several programs have been developed to optimize the development of low-birth-weight infants by providing opportunities for the parents learn how to provide sensitive and responsive care at home.What has been the outcome of these programs?

• A) generally positive results
• B) Negative, as the infants become even more irritable and progress more slowly
• C) little impact, positive or negative
• D) very mixed, inconclusive results

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Definitions:

Dispositional Contempt

An attitude or feeling of disdain or scorn towards others, typically viewed as a stable personality trait.

Deal-Breakers

Factors or behaviors that, once present, can terminate a relationship or negotiation because one party finds them unacceptable.

Emotionally Unavailable

An inability or unwillingness to share emotions or emotionally engage with others.

Controlling

The act or process of directing or influencing the behavior of others or the course of events, often with authority or manipulation.