In One Study That Looked at the Effects of Maternal

question 186

Multiple Choice

In one study that looked at the effects of maternal depression during pregnancy and child outcomes, researchers found that children who had a particular type of the serotonin transporter gene were likely to be emotionally immature if their mothers were depressed. However, children with this gene were more mature than average if their mothers were not depressed. These findings illustrate the concept of _____

• A) "epigenetics."
• B) a "critical period."
• C) a "sensitive period."
• D) "differential susceptibility."

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Definitions:

Representation Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut in which judgments are made based on how much one thing resembles another.

Elimination by Aspect

A decision-making process where options are eliminated based on the absence of desired characteristics.

Anchoring with Adjustment

A cognitive heuristic where an individual bases their initial estimate or decision on an initial value (anchor) and makes adjustments from that point to reach a conclusion.

Us vs. Them Heuristic

A cognitive bias that categorizes individuals or groups into an 'in-group' or an 'out-group,' influencing social behavior and decision making.