What Behavior from Fathers and Others During Pregnancy Leads to Higher

question 34

Multiple Choice

What behavior from fathers and others during pregnancy leads to higher risks of low birth weight and childhood cancer?

• A)mega-dosing of vitamins
• B)drinking alcohol
• C)smoking
• D)cocaine use

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in memory formation, spatial navigation, and the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

Maximizing Theory

A decision-making strategy aimed at choosing the option that offers the maximum potential benefit.

FR 10 Schedule

A fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule where reinforcement is provided after every tenth correct response, promoting high and steady rates of responding.

FR 40 Schedule

A type of fixed-ratio schedule where reinforcement is provided after a set number of responses, specifically 40 responses in this case.