Julie and James Have a New Son, Charles

question 68

Multiple Choice

Julie and James have a new son, Charles. When the baby cries during the day, Julie and James are able to soothe and comfort him. However, at night they are both very tired. They have chosen to let Charles "cry it out." The new parents are concerned that they may be undermining his healthy development, so the pediatrician tells them that they should focus on the baby developing __________________, the strength he should be developing at this stage.

• A) self-soothing
• B) response to tough love
• C) trust
• D) mistrust

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Definitions:

Cross-Classification Table

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