If You Are Doing a Behavioral Assessment on a Newborn

question 5

Multiple Choice

If you are doing a behavioral assessment on a newborn, you want to make sure she spends at least some time in behavioral state:

• A) I
• B) II
• C) IV
• D) VI

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Sense

The sense that detects body position, movement, and the sense of muscle tension, aiding in physical coordination.

Body's Position

Refers to the orientation or posture of the human body, including how it's held or arranged in space, affecting balance, coordination, and functionality.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the just-noticeable difference (JND).