In the Context of Soothing Infants, Which of the Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the context of soothing infants, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Sucking on a pacifier increases agitated movement in hungry neonates.
• B) Infants need to learn the soothing function of sucking through experience.
• C) Parents can soothe infants by speaking to them in low voices or by offering a pacifier.
• D) Soothing requirements are the same for every infant.

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