What happens if neonates fail to breathe on their own?
What will be an ideal response?
Infants need to take their first breath as they are exposed to air. Failure to do this is referred to as anoxia. It can cause swift and massive death of brain cells if not treated quickly. This can lead to permanent cognitive deficits, including mental retardation.
Psychology
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a. long-term approach b. managed-care approach c. pragmatic approach d. companionship approach
Psychology
Low self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsivity, image dissatisfaction, and a distorted body image are all
a. biological vulnerabilities. b. psychological vulnerabilities. c. psychocultural vulnerabilities. d. stress vulnerabilities.
Psychology