What Have Anthropologists Concluded Regarding the Proximity of Mothers and Infants

question 178

Multiple Choice

What have anthropologists concluded regarding the proximity of mothers and infants during infancy? For 99% of human history,infants were _____.

• A)cared for by their older sisters
• B)only picked up during feeding
• C)bound or close to their mothers almost constantly
• D)separated from their mothers for sleeping

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Definitions:

Insomnia

A common sleep disorder characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairments.

Narcolepsy

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by a repeated sudden and irrepressible need to sleep during waking hours.

Circadian Rhythm Disorder

A sleep-wake disorder characterized by a mismatch between a person’s sleep-wake pattern and the sleep-wake schedule of most other people.

Erratic Sleep Cycle

An irregular sleep pattern that deviates from the traditional sleep-wake cycle, often leading to sleep disturbances and potential health issues.