Certificate In Psychology (CPSY) Practice Exam

What are parents most likely to modify in their newborn to fit them into the household routine?

1. Patterns of eating and sleeping

2. Temperament

3. Cries

4. Food preferences

The correct answer is: Patterns of eating and sleeping

Parents most commonly modify the patterns of eating and sleeping in their newborns to align with the household routine. This is largely because establishing a consistent schedule for feeding and sleep can make daily life more manageable for the family. Infants have varying sleep and feeding needs, and parents often seek to create a predictable rhythm that facilitates their own responsibilities while catering to the newborn's basic needs. Adjusting the infant’s eating and sleeping patterns promotes harmony within the household, allowing parents to engage in other activities without being constantly interrupted. While temperament, cries, and food preferences may also be influenced by parental behaviors and the environment, these aspects do not have as direct an impact on the immediate functioning of the household as the timing and predictability of eating and sleeping, which are essential for both the baby’s and the parents' well-being.