A Mother Expresses Fear About Changing Her Infant's Diaper After

question 22

Multiple Choice

A mother expresses fear about changing her infant's diaper after he is circumcised.What does the client need to be taught to care for her newborn son?

• A) Cleanse the penis with prepackaged diaper wipes every 3 to 4 hours.
• B) Apply constant, firm pressure by squeezing the penis with the fingers for at least 5 minutes if bleeding occurs.
• C) Gently cleanse the penis with water and apply petroleum jelly around the glans after each diaper change.
• D) Wash off the yellow exudate that forms on the glans at least once every day to prevent infection.

Know the differences between classical and operant conditioning.

Identify types of development (cognitive, physical, personality, social) and understand their stability across the lifespan.

Understand the perspectives seeking to identify behaviors resulting from genetic inheritance and their contributions to development.

Learn about various research methodologies in developmental psychology and their applications.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Interdependence

The degree to which the actions of one individual affect the outcomes and welfare of another in a relationship.

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group feel bonded or united towards achieving a common objective or maintaining group membership.

Social Compensation

Increased effort on a collective task to compensate for other group members’ actual, perceived or anticipated lack of effort or ability.

Free-Rider Effect

A phenomenon where individuals benefit from resources or goods without contributing to the cost or effort involved in their production or provision.