Which Description CORRECTLY Identifies the Effect of Thalidomide on Developing

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which description CORRECTLY identifies the effect of thalidomide on developing fetuses?

• A) safe for fetuses of all ages
• B) unsafe for fetuses of all ages
• C) harmful to fetuses between the 4th and 6th weeks after conception but safe at other times
• D) safe for fetuses between the 4th and 6th weeks after conception but harmful at other times

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

A German physiologist and psychologist who is credited with founding experimental psychology as a formal academic discipline.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that considers mental states and processes to be characterized by their function in the mental system, rather than by their internal constitution.

Information Processing Approach

A psychological framework that considers how humans process, store, and retrieve information, analogous to computer operations.

Human Mind

The collective aspects of intellect, consciousness, and emotions that constitute the mental capabilities of a person.