Substances That Cause Birth Defects Are Called

question 75

Multiple Choice

Substances that cause birth defects are called

• A)mutagens.
• B)androgens.
• C)progestins.
• D)teratogens.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Causes

Attributes an individual's behavior to their internal characteristics or personality traits rather than external environmental factors.

Situational Attributions

Situational attributions refer to the process of ascribing the cause of an individual's behavior to external factors, circumstances, or situations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for individuals to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.

Caucasian

A term historically used to describe people of European, North African, or Western Asian descent, but its use and implications vary and can be controversial.