Recent studies have shown that the unusual degree of separation of mother and infant in Western societies has important consequences.Which of the following are not consequences of the rather long degree of mother/infant separation in Western societies?
A)Decreases in the length of infant feeding
B)Prevention of early ovulation after childbirth
C)Increase in physical abuse of child
D)Increases in crying
E)Decreases in physical stimulation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that early and frequent contact between mother and infant can actually delay ovulation after childbirth, allowing for longer periods of infertility and spaced births. Therefore, prevention of early ovulation after childbirth is not a consequence of long mother/infant separation in Western societies.

Recent Studies Have Shown That the Unusual Degree of Separation