Which of the Following Statements Is True About Maternal Smoking

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about maternal smoking and ADHD symptoms as viewed through the epigenetic framework?

• A) The majority of children prenatally exposed to nicotine are at high risk for learning and behavior problems.
• B) The DD genotype is present in only 10 percent of children prenatally exposed to nicotine.
• C) The DD genotype is present in only 10 percent of children with little or no prenatal nicotine exposure.
• D) There is no correlation between prenatal nicotine exposure and ADHD symptoms.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental health disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may include hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, a mental disorder where individuals have recurring, unwanted thoughts and perform repetitive behaviors.

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental or behavioral pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.

Asperger Syndrome

A developmental disorder affecting ability to effectively socialize and communicate, part of the autism spectrum.