Choose the Statement That Best Describes a Developing Infant's Needs

question 54

Multiple Choice

Choose the statement that best describes a developing infant's needs in regard to external stimulation.

• A)An infant spends all of its time eating and sleeping and requires very little external stimulation.
• B)Infants generally avoid or turn away from any external stimulation,as they are easily overwhelmed.
• C)Infants actively seek external stimulation and even seem to prefer it to more basic needs such as eating and sleeping.
• D)Infants show a definite willingness to attend to their environment,but only do so for brief periods as they are primarily engaged in regulating their bodily functions.

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