Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Impact of a Mother's

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the impact of a mother's psychological condition on her developing fetus is true?

• A) Unwanted babies weighed more than babies in a control group.
• B) Stress during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight babies.
• C) There is no evidence that a mother's well-being and stress levels impact her developing fetus.
• D) A pregnant woman under stress secretes hormones that interfere with newborns' ability to recognize their mothers' voices.

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Definitions:

Anxious/Resistant

A type of attachment style observed in some children, characterized by intense distress when separated from caregivers and ambivalence upon their return.

Parenting Responses

The actions or reactions of parents in response to their child's behavior, needs, or emotional states, which play a crucial role in the child's development and wellbeing.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right and wrong in situations, guided by personal, societal, or ethical principles.

Males

Refers to the male gender or individuals who are biologically identified as male.