Agents and Conditions That Can Harm the Prenatal Brain, Impairing

question 156

Multiple Choice

Agents and conditions that can harm the prenatal brain, impairing the future child's intellectual and emotional functioning, are called _____.

• A) chromosomal abnormalities
• B) genetic mutations
• C) cell differentiation
• D) behavioral teratogens

Comprehend the importance of ethical guidelines in research.

Recognize the variety and purposes of different types of journal articles within psychology.

Acknowledge the empirical nature of psychology and its reliance on scientific methods.

Describe the process and significance of peer review in the publication of research findings.

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