A condition in which infants who are otherwise normal show excessive crying, is known as:
A) croup.
B) colic.
C) impetigo.
D) difficult temperament.

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Colic is a condition characterized by frequent, prolonged, and intense crying or fussiness in a healthy infant. It is often defined by the "rule of threes" — crying for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, for more than three weeks.

A Condition in Which Infants Who Are Otherwise Normal Show