Question 1
Which of the following is TRUE of parents in all cultures when an infant cries?
◦ They rush to pick up the child.
◦ They respond in culture-specific ways.
◦ They allow boys to cry longer than girls.
◦ They believe that rushing to the child will spoil the child.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about parent responses to infant crying is FALSE?
◦ Parents of different cultures have distinct methods and timing for responding to infant cries; however, in all cultures, parents do respond in some way.
◦ Feeding and snuggling aren't the only ways to soothe an infant - some parents soothe their children by engaging them in play, for example.
◦ Many infants display "colicky" crying that cannot be soothed by either a quick or slow parental response.
◦ Parents who respond immediately to infants' cries, without allowing some time for self-soothing, may risk "spoiling" their children or promoting dependence.
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