The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:

Question

1. consists of four phases: two reactive, two of decreased responses.
2. lasts from birth to day 28 of life.
3. applies to full-term births only.
4. varies by socioeconomic status and age of the mother.

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1. Incorrect. There are three phases: first reactivity, decreased response, and second reactiv-ity.
2. Correct. Changes begin right after birth; the cutoff time when the transition is considered over (though the baby keeps changing) is 28 days.
3. Incorrect. All newborns experience this transition regardless of age or type of birth.
4. Incorrect. Although stress can cause variation in the phases, the mother's age and wealth do not disturb the pattern.