Juan Weighed 2 Pounds at Birth and Spent Months in the Infant

question 105

Multiple Choice

Juan weighed 2 pounds at birth and spent months in the infant intensive care unit (ICU) . Juan MOST likely:

• A) will have learning problems but only during early childhood.
• B) could be fine, but also is at high risk of having lingering, lifelong problems.
• C) will be fine once he leaves the hospital.
• D) will die during the first year of life.

---

Definitions:

Nonshared Environment

The unique environmental factors that are experienced differently by individuals within the same family, contributing to differences among siblings.

Shared Environment

Environmental factors that contribute to sibling similarities, including family background and childhood experiences.

Genetics

The examination of genetic inheritance and the differences in traits passed down through generations.

Gene Expression

How much a gene influences traits or outcomes.