Which of the Following Best Summarizes Our Understanding of the Effects

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes our understanding of the effects of maternal cocaine use on fetuses and infants?

• A) The defects in the infant are usually cognitive; e.g., mental retardation.
• B) The effects are very similar to fetal alcohol syndrome; e.g., physical defects and mental retardation.
• C) The effects are similar to those of heroin, such as high-pitched crying, tremors, and convulsions.
• D) The effects are not clearly understood because it is difficult to separate the effects of cocaine from those of poverty and other drugs.

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