Asked by Mirna Blaji? on Jul 25, 2024

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Which behavior by the mother is most likely to help the infant to develop trust?

A) Talking to the infant
B) Breastfeeding instead of bottle feeding
C) Promptly responding to the infant's crying
D) Having the infant sleep in the same room with the parent

Infant Development

The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth that occurs in babies from birth to the end of their first year.

Breastfeeding

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, which provides ideal nutrition and supports infant development and health.

Trust

The belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, often foundational in therapeutic relationships.

  • Implement successful communication approaches when handling sensitive health situations.
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Sophia ReddieJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Because the infant is totally dependent on the parents,quickly responding to his cries promotes attachment and trust.Although all options may promote attachment,they are not absolutely necessary in order for bonding to occur.Mother-infant attachment is complex and involves all senses-not simply hearing the mother talk to him.There are physical and emotional benefits to breastfeeding,but it is not necessary for mother-infant attachment.Sleeping in the same room may help the parent respond more quickly to the infant's needs but is not the basis for attachment.