Research Has Explored the Effects of Exposing Preterm Babies to Stimulation

question 146

Multiple Choice

Research has explored the effects of exposing preterm babies to stimulation such as massage and kangaroo care. What was the conclusion of these research findings?

• A) There is no known effect.
• B) The effects appear to depend on the gender of the baby.
• C) The infants showed weight gains and fewer respiratory problems.
• D) The intellectual functioning of these infants matched that of full-term babies at a 2-year follow-up.

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