Regarding Teratogens, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 384

Multiple Choice

Regarding teratogens, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)No direct intermixing of blood takes place between a mother and her unborn child.
• B)If a mother is addicted to morphine, heroin, or methadone, her baby may be born with an addiction.
• C)Children with fetal alcohol syndrome are born with fluid on the brain and an abnormally large head.
• D)Children of smoking mothers score lower on tests of language and mental ability.

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Definitions:

Impulsivity

A trait characterized by acting on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Self-Regulation

The process of guiding and directing yourself to a desired state.

Agreeableness

How caring a person is for others and how the person gets along with other people; part of the Big Five personality traits.