A Mother Who Is Slow in Responding to Her Infant's

question 241

Multiple Choice

A mother who is slow in responding to her infant's cries of distress is most likely to encourage

• A) conservation.
• B) insecure attachment.
• C) object permanence.
• D) egocentrism.

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Definitions:

Erythropoiesis

The process of producing red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the bone marrow, regulated by the hormone erythropoietin.

Folate

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, healthy cell growth and function, and the prevention of certain birth defects.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood coagulation and the binding of calcium in bones and other tissues.

Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of most vertebrates, responsible for the red color.