The Effects of Teratogens

question 6

Multiple Choice

The effects of teratogens

• A) are predictable and straightforward.
• B) are not usually impacted by heredity.
• C) are always detectible at birth.
• D) vary with the age of the organism at the time of exposure.

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Definitions:

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

A method of stimulating the brain that involves applying a steady, low-level direct current through electrodes placed on the scalp to alter brain cell activity.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from mental disorders.

Lithium

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Psychodynamic Therapy

A form of depth psychology that focuses on revealing and resolving the unconscious conflicts believed to be rooted in childhood experiences.