Most Potent Single Predictor of an Infant's Future Health Status

question 26

Multiple Choice

most potent single predictor of an infant's future health status is:

• A)rapidity of the mother's recovery.
• B)the infant's birthweight.
• C)the age at which the infant first learns to walk.
• D)the ease and rapidity of delivery.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Breast Development

The process of physical maturation in which the breasts grow and change during puberty and pregnancy.

Experience Sampling

A method in which participants report their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in real time or at random intervals throughout the day.

Running Record

A detailed observational method used to document a child's behavior or development in real-time, often used in educational settings.