An infant is considered to be low birth weight when
a. the infant is born preterm.
b. the infant weighs less than five-and-a-half pounds.
c. the infant weighs less than seven pounds.
d. the infant's height is not proportionate to its weight.
B
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Dr. Harris, a clinical psychologist, is interviewing a client with the primary purpose of determining whether the agency where Dr. Harris works can provide the services required by this client. In other words, Dr. Harris is conducting a(n) _____.
A. mental status exam B. structured interview C. diagnostic interview D. intake interview
In order to be considered preterm, an infant must be born before the ____ week of prenatal development
a. 37th b. 38th c. 39th d. 40th
Whiting and Edwards (1988) found what response was nearly universal regarding how older siblings responded to the birth of a younger sibling?
a. great enthusiasm and joy b. jealousy c. fear d. expectations regarding being the younger sibling's mentor
According to the text, parents of children who cannot see are encouraged to:
a. sing and talk to their child as much as possible b. try to establish a "quiet" environment for the child so there is less chance of overstimulation c. not look at their child, in order to encourage synchrony d. place their child in a special school for children with visual impairments at as early an age as possible