Applied developmental science uses developmental research to promote healthy development, particularly for vulnerable children and families

Which of the following most contributed to the large increase in world population that occurred around the 1800s to 1900s?

a. Families increased the average number of children per household from one to three children. b. Less women were dying in childbirth because they waited longer to have children. c. The domestication of animals provided a larger food supply. d. More people lived due to the discovery of vaccinations and medical treatments for deadly diseases.

According to the text, what are neonates who weigh less than 90% of what they should for their gestational age referred to as?

a. very light b. light for gestational age c. small for date d. preterm