Quiz 2: What about controlled crying or cry it out? Copy

Which of the following statements about the three main recent studies relating to behavioural extinction for babies are true? (Choose 2)

The studies demonstrated that maternal mental health can be improved to a small degree with sleep improvements

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The studies prove that controlled crying is not harmful

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The studies were under-powered and had significant drop-out rates

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The studies did not find that children were more insecure following extinction training

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Which of the following may be true of controlled crying? (Choose 2)

This strategy may need to be repeated at times of developmental change

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This strategy teaches children to self soothe

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This strategy is usually quite quick and unambiguous

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This strategy can be used on children over 6 months

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Why might people choose controlled crying as a sleep strategy? (Choose 3)

They are exhausted and need a quick fix

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They do not know any alternatives

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They are unaware of the potential negative side effects

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They do not find the sound of their child’s crying stressful

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