Seniors- Ch. 5 Objectives pgs. 120-130

646- Child Psychology

Ch. 5 Objectives pgs 120-130

1.       Explain the difference between preterm,  low birthweight, and small-for-date infants.

2.       Name 4 types of factors that put women at risk of bearing low birthweight babies, and give an example of each type.

3.       Identify consequences of low birthweight.

4.       Describe methods of treatment and care of low birthweight babies that can improve chances of survival.

5.       Discuss the role of environmental factors in the long term outlook for children with low birthweight or other birth complications.

6.       Identify characteristics and risks of a postmature baby.

7.       Describe characteristics and statistics of stillborn babies.

8.       Distinguish between processes of bonding after birth that affect animal and human babies.

9.       Suggest several methods of comforting a crying baby.

10.   Identify 2 common patterns of change in marital relationships after the birth of a baby.