Studying an Infant's State Is Important Because It Gives Insight

question 41

Multiple Choice

Studying an infant's state is important because it gives insight into the infant and her behavior. More specifically, infant state

• A) rejects the idea of rhythms of newborn behavior.
• B) is determined by environmental stimulation and parental style.
• C) gives insight to the predictability and organization of infant behavior.
• D) demonstrates the ways in which infants are controlled by outside stimulation.

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