Which of the Following Is True About Adoption

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about adoption?

• A) In North America, more unwed mothers give up their babies than in the past.
• B) Children adopted after infancy fare as well or better than those adopted as infants.
• C) In North America, the availability of healthy babies has declined.
• D) Fewer adoptive parents are accepting children who have known developmental problems.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

REM sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement sleep, is a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid movements of the eyes, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams. It is considered critical for emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, where the body recovers and regenerates tissues, strengthens the immune system, and builds energy for the next day.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary paralysis of the muscles.

Memory Consolidation

The process by which temporary, short-term memories are gradually converted into lasting, stable long-term memories.