Ina's Baby Has Colic

question 209

Multiple Choice

Ina's baby has colic. Her doctor should explain that colic is a:

• A) problem in mothering, meaning that Ina lacks the skills to soothe the baby.
• B) personality problem, and the baby will become an irritable child.
• C) physical problem, so the child should get medical help.
• D) temporary issue that will go away after the first months of life.

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Definitions:

LaPiere's Study

A research project conducted in the early 1930s exploring the relationship between attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of prejudice and discrimination.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains how the likelihood of elaboration, or the extent to which a person carefully processes a persuasive message, influences attitude change.

Reactance

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