Infants Born After 37 Weeks' Gestation and Weighing Less Than

question 10

Multiple Choice

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

• A)usual birth weight
• B)premature
• C)typical
• D)small for gestational age

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Definitions:

Opportunity

A situation or condition that places an individual in a favorable position to achieve a desired outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Conditional Punishment

Rendering a consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future by associating it with an aversive outcome.

Primary Reinforcement

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, such as food or water, which fulfills a biological need.