In response to pain stimulation, what pattern of responses are typically displayed by healthy
infants?
A) Before 2 months of age, these infants are less prone to cry and exhibit higher vagal tone
than their older counterparts.
B) They are likely to cry more and show more cortisol release when they are younger than
older.
C) They are more likely to show more cortisol release as they get older.
D) They tend to show the same cortisol release and vagal tone throughout the first year of
life.
B
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