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

question 59

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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