Autonomy Refers to

question 85

Multiple Choice

Autonomy refers to

• A)the belief that one has the competence to accomplish a given goal or task.
• B)the sense that one can gain skills and overcome obstacles.
• C)the need to engage in warm relations with other people.
• D)the sense that one is in control of one's own life.

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Definitions:

Small-For-Date

A term used to describe babies who are born with a weight lower than the normal range for their gestational age.

Preterm

Refers to babies born before 37 weeks of gestation; often called premature babies, they may face various health challenges early in life.

Permanent Disabilities

Long-term impairments that significantly affect one's ability to perform daily activities, which are not expected to improve significantly over time.

Habituated

The process by which an organism decreases or ceases its responses to a repetitive stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.