Ned and Barb Are Expecting Their First Child and Are

question 117

Multiple Choice

Ned and Barb are expecting their first child and are concerned about how well they will adjust to their parenting roles. According to research described in the text, all of the following are important factors in determining how they will adjust EXCEPT:

• A) happiness in the marriage during pregnancy
• B) self-esteem of the parents
• C) the baby's characteristics and temperament
• D) in which region of the country they live

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for what is currently referred to as intellectual disability, characterized by below-average cognitive ability and adaptive behaviors.

Bilingual Exposure

The process of being exposed to two languages simultaneously or sequentially, which can influence cognitive development and linguistic skills.

Early Infancy

Early infancy is the period in a human's life from birth to around 12 months, characterized by rapid developmental changes.

Crib Bilingualism

The phenomenon where infants are exposed to two different languages in their early developmental stages, leading to bilingual language acquisition.