Lipsitt (2003)extensively Examined SIDS and Found That Infants Were Most

question 163

Multiple Choice

Lipsitt (2003) extensively examined SIDS and found that infants were most vulnerable to succumb to SIDS between 2 and 4 months.Why?

• A) They still have not fully developed their immune systems.
• B) Many women stop breast-feeding at this time and the protection stops.
• C) This time represents a transition from reflex behavior to intentional behavior.
• D) Weight poses a problem for infants during this time.

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