Lipsitt (2003) extensively examined SIDS and found that infants were most vulnerable to succumb to SIDS between 2 and 4 months. Why?

a. They still have not fully developed their immune systems.
b. Many women stop breast-feeding at this time and the protection stops.
c. This time represents a transition from reflex behavior to intentional behavior.
d. Weight poses a problem for infants during this time.


Answer: C

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