The Increase in Cosleeping in Western Nations Over the Past

question 42

Multiple Choice

The increase in cosleeping in Western nations over the past two decades is likely associated with

• A) an increase in time babies spend breastfeeding during the night.
• B) a shift from collectivistic to individualistic values.
• C) parental fear of SIDS.
• D) an increase in young children's bedtime struggles.

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