Which of the Following Is a Key Component to the Newborn

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key component to the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) for preterm infants?

• A) exposing the infants to specific patterns of visual and auditory stimuli to promote brain development
• B) placing infants into a simulated womb, complete with placenta and amniotic fluid
• C) recreating the birthing experience at what would have been 37 weeks of gestation if the infant had been carried to full term
• D) minimizing exposure to light and sounds that can over-stimulate the developing brain

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where an individual focuses on finding a single, well-defined solution to a problem, limiting creativity by emphasizing standardization and correctness.

Escalation

The process by which conflict, intensity, or severity increases or is perceived to increase.

Need for Stimulation

A psychological drive for sensory or intellectual arousal and experiences that are varied, novel, complex, and intense.

Social Approval

The act of seeking validation or acceptance from others in a social context.