Why Is There a Tendency for Parents to Treat Full-Term

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is there a tendency for parents to treat full-term infants better than preterm infants?

• A) Because full-term infants cry more than preterm infants
• B) Preterm infants tend to be less physically attractive and are more irritable
• C) Preterm infants demand more interaction time than full-term infants
• D) They do not treat full-term infants better; this is a myth

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