When a Mother Contracts Rubella Early in the Pregnancy, the Most

question 104

True/False

When a mother contracts rubella early in the pregnancy, the most common consequence to the embryo is deafness.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A process by which a consequence immediately follows a behavior, decreasing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Behaviour

Behaviour encompasses the actions and reactions of an organism, usually in relation to its environment, which can be observable or internal.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Probability

The extent to which an event is likely to occur, measured by the ratio of the favorable cases to the whole number of possible cases.