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Children's need for love has increased as society has become more complex.
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False
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Sigmund Freud believed that childhood experiences had little effect on people's adult life.
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False
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When you state your opinion about an event, you asre giving an objective observtion.
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False
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Having a child does not cost muich because you already have a place for the child to live.
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False
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Younger parents are more likely to be emotionally mature than older parents.
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False
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Members of strong families rarely disagree with one another.
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False
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When a parent teaches a child to use the internet to look up a history fact, the parent is meeting the child's intellectual needs.
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True
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Another name for a miscarriage is a stillbirth.
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False
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The last stage of pregnancy is the germinal stage.
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False
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A cesarean section is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby.
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True
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Babies are most commonly born feet-first.
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False
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's nutritinal guidelines for pregnant women are called MyPyramid for Moms.
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True
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When a father takes time off wprk following the birth of a baby, he is takingpaternity leave.
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True
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Parents and babies typically bond when the baby is two to three months old.
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False
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Ultrasound devices are often used to monitor the baby during labor.
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True
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The third stage of labor is usually longer than the first stage.
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False
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Colostrm can provide newborns with protection aginst illness.
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True
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As children learn about the people and objects around them, new associations are formed within their brains.
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True
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Babies learn to control their small muscles before they learn to control their large muscles.
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False
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Babies put objects in their mouths because it is an important way that they learn about their world.
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True
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If a parent is becoming frustrated and angry because a newborn will not stop cying, the parent may want to consider asking a friend or relative to watch the baby for a few hours.
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True
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Some doctors think allergies can cause colic.
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True
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Because all babies have basically the same physical and emotional needs, caregivers should treat them all in the same way.
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False
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Myelin is so important to the functioning of nerve cells that scientists believe its absence plays a role in some diseases, such as multiple sclerosis.
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True
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Infants prefer to look at human faces rather than toys or objects.
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True
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Infants with below average intelligence usually have shorter attention spans than those with above average intelligence.
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False
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Piaget called his last stage of learning the concrete operations period.
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False
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Babies typically begin imitatin others at 1 to 4 months.
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False
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In order to learn well and establish teh greatest number of neural pathways, babies must be provided with a wide range of educational toys.
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False
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Understanding age appropriate behavior helps parents develop realistic expectations of their child.
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True
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Describe childhood.
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Rapid development
Dependent on caregivers Preparation for adulthood |
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What have researchers found out about childhood?
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It influences the rest of our lives.
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What characteristic would most likely be shown by a person with high self esteem?
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They have many friends.
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What is not a developmental task that teens must work on?
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Establishing roots.
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Give a statement about an observation that is subjective.
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"Jamie kicked Sonya because he was angry."
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How does stimulation affect babies?
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Helps the development of the nervous system.
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What is important to know before observing a child?
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The purpose.
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Emilio has brown hair. How can you explain this?
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Heredity.
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You have observed that Chuck and Robert played happily together for a half hour. In your notes, you state that Chuck and Robert appear to be friends. How would you describe this statement?
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Interpretation
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What is not a step to good resource management?
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Working to be emotionally mature.
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What is true of first-time parents?
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They can be overwhelmed with new responsibiities
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Which STI can cause flu-like symptoms and has a vaccine that can prevent it?
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Hepatitis B
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Which emotions does a new parent often experience?
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Worry, jealousy, and frustration
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Who has the greatest risk of developing diabetes while pregnant?
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Mothers over 35
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Janney's parents are divorced. Janney lives with her mother and visits her father every other weekend. Which statement is true?
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Janney's mom is a custodial parent
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Why might parents have difficulties during the expanding stage?
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Infants require lots of care. There is little time for the couple.
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What problem is often associated with mobility?
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When families move, children must make new friends
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What is a type of negative reinforcement?
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Taking away a privilege
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Which of these is a value parents can pass on to their children?
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Respect
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Which of these is generally an appropriate method of disciplining a child?
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Time-out
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What is a positive way to handle a famiky conflict?
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Be an active listener
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What is true concerning the placenta?
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It connects the developing baby to the uterus.
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Nancy gave birth to twins; one is a boy and one is a girl. What statement can you make about these twins?
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They are fraternal twins.
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How would you explain the purpose of the umbylical cord?
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It carries nourishment and oxygen to the baby and carries waste away from the body.
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Which statement is true concerning AIDS?
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The parents can take steps to prevent the babies exposure.
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If you wanted to get more protein in your diet, what foods would be most helpful?
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Walnuts
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Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?
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An early menstrual period
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What is true concerning anemia?
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Tired
Shortness of breath Feeling cold |
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In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?
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Vaginal bleeding
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Which of these minerals is most important for the fetus to develop a healthy blood supply?
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Iron
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Which of these characteristics must a safe crib have?
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Slats 2 and 3/8 inches apart
No lead Firm mattress |
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Which of these is an advantage to bottle-feeding rather than breast-feeding a baby?
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The father can feed the baby
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What is true concerning breast milk?
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Better nutrition
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Which of these is not a good way to save money?
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Buying a used car seat
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Which of these health care professionals is not a doctor, but is trained to assist women in childbirth?
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Midwife
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What is a sign of false labor?
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No regular contractions
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What problem frequently occurs in babies who are born prematurely?
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Can't suck
Breathing difficulties Can't control body temperatures |
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What is true concerning the lungs?
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The lungs are collapsed when the baby is in the uterus.
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What is true concerning breast-feeding mothers?
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They need 300 extra calories
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Which of the following is an important way that parents can guard a child's health?
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Regular Dr. check-ups
Good nutrition Safe place |
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Which of the following is true concerning a baby's head?
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It is larger than the rest of the baby's body
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Which of the following requires the greatest degree of small muscle control?
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Grasping a rattle
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What is true concerning babies' weight?
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During infancy, boys weigh more than girls
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What is true concerning SIDS?
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The cause is unknown
Smoking increases the risk It's more common in premature babies |
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Which of these is an example of a techniques babies use to self comfort?
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Thumb sucking
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What can lead to failure to thrive?
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Neglect
Physical abuse Lack of physical contact |
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Whenever possible, Marta tries to avoid people she does not know. How would you best describe Marta?
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Low approach
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Sakti knows that his son does not like loud noise, so he fixed the doors so that they will not slam shut, but close quietly. Why has Sakti done this?
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To adjust the environment to the baby's temperament.
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What technique may help to reduce stranger anxiety?
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Holding baby while sitting next to the person
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Why do babies play?
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Interact
Strengthen motor skills Fun |
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What is true concerning temperament traits?
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Accept & adjust
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Which statement best describes who is less persistent than many children?
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Switches to new activities
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What is true concerning myelin?
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It is a fatty substance that helps in transmitting information.
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Which of these is not a part of a nerve cell?
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Pituitary
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Which of these is not one of the four abilities a baby develops during the first year that shows their growing intellect?
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Developing abstract thinking processes
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Which of these is something that most babies learn at 11-12 months?
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Saying mama and dada
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Why is touch an important way to communicate with an infant?
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Develop motor skills
Sense of body Sense of security |
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What is true concerning teaching a baby to speak?
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Use simple words
Speak clearly |
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Why is play important to a baby?
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Motor skills
Intellectual development World around them |
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Which of these is not a way for caregivers to encourage learning?
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Watch educational videos
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Any activity that arouses a child's sense of sight, sound, taste, or smell is considered...
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stimulation
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A person's development from birth to death is referred to as the human...
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life cycle
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A child's legal ______________________ is the person who has been designated by law to be responsible for raising the child.
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guardian
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______________ development involves learning to recognize and express feelings and to establish a personal identity.
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Emotional
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When babies fail to grow and develop normally, they have a condition known as...
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failure to thrive
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Why is the apgar scale used to evaluate a newborn? What factors are rated on the apgar scale?
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Evaluation of physical condition of baby
Heart rate Breathing Muscle tone Response to stimulation Skin color |
