Preterm Infants Are Likely to Have All of the Following

question 84

Multiple Choice

Preterm infants are likely to have all of the following, except:

• A) Hearing and visual impairments
• B) Learning difficulties
• C) Social interaction disadvantages
• D) Motor coordination problems
• E) Language disadvantages

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model outlining how stress impacts the body, initially activating the fight-or-flight response followed by adaptation if exposure is prolonged, and ultimately, potential exhaustion or disease.

Exhaustion Stage

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body’s resources are depleted leading to decreased resistance to stress and potential health issues.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Selye

Hans Selye, a scientist known for his research on the effects of stress on the human body, defining the General Adaptation Syndrome.