A Cause of Nonorganic Failure to Thrive Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

A cause of nonorganic failure to thrive is

• A) excessive sugar and fat in the diet.
• B) excessive growth hormone.
• C) lack of testosterone in males and estrogen in females.
• D) lack of high-quality parenting, including warmth and affection.

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Definitions:

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist who made significant contributions to cognitive development, emphasizing the roles of social interaction and culture.

Abstract Thought

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present, involving complex processing of concepts rather than concrete objects.

Mental Categories

The classifications of cognitive information into organized groups in the brain, facilitating understanding and memory.

Simultaneously

Occurring, existing, or done at the same time as something else, indicating a concurrent action or event.