In Child Psychology Class, You Learn That the Research on Maternal

question 14

Multiple Choice

In Child Psychology class, you learn that the research on maternal prenatal use of marijuana

• A) has no effect on the cognitive functioning of children.
• B) is directly related to learning and memory problems in young children.
• C) shows mixed results in terms of the cognitive effects in children.
• D) is related to lower levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attention problems in children.

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Definitions:

Elicits Action

Provokes or triggers a response or activity.

Amplitude

The magnitude or strength of a wave signal, representing the energy level or intensity of the wave.

Frequency of Firing

The rate at which a neuron produces action potentials over a given period of time, often related to the intensity of stimulation.

Intensity of Stimulus

The magnitude or strength of a stimulus, which can influence an organism's response to it.