The Most Developmentally Sound Approach to Comforting a Distressed Baby

question 156

Multiple Choice

The most developmentally sound approach to comforting a distressed baby is to

• A)ignore the baby if possible.
• B)let the baby cry for a considerable time before responding.
• C)prevent distress,so there will be less need for soothing.
• D)respond immediately each time the infant cries.

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Definitions:

Sensing What Others Need

The ability to intuitively understand and respond to the unexpressed wants or needs of others.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Affective

Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes; typically describes phenomena that influence emotions.

Behavioral

Pertaining to the actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.