Moesha Is a New Mother

question 43

Multiple Choice

Moesha is a new mother. She has been reading many books and articles on parenting. She has decided that she wants to be a very child centered parent providing many enriching activities for her child. She also makes a promise to her child that she will try to be emotionally accessible to him always. Moesha is trying to live up to the standards of ______.

• A) the motherhood penalty
• B) collateral consequences
• C) intensive mothering
• D) accordion families

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Definitions:

Mutagens

Agents, such as chemicals or radiation, that can cause mutations by altering the DNA sequence within genes.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that are known to cause cancer or significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

Preventable Hazard

A risk or danger to health and safety that can be minimized or eliminated through proactive measures, planning, and awareness.

Nonlinear Dose Response

A relationship in which the effect of exposure to a substance does not directly correlate to the dose received, often observed with toxins and pharmaceuticals.