The American Academy of Pediatrics Issued a Controversial Warning That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a controversial warning that parent-infant bedsharing may increase the risk of

• A) excessive dependency.
• B) SIDS.
• C) suffocation.
• D) adjustment problems.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Underlying

Constituting the fundamental or basic layer or aspect of something, often not immediately visible or apparent.

Observed

Noted or perceived through careful attention or surveillance.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining inherited characteristics.