During Which Stage Is an Unborn Baby Most Vulnerable to Prenatal

question 114

Multiple Choice

During which stage is an unborn baby most vulnerable to prenatal environmental influences and most at risk for miscarriage or spontaneous abortion?

• A) Fetal
• B) Embryonic
• C) Germinal
• D) Terminal

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Definitions:

Preoperational Thought

Describes one of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, typically occurring from age 2 to 7, marked by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Intuitive Thought

The ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning or direct evidence.

Symbolic Function

The ability of a person, especially a child during developmental stages, to represent objects, people, and events with symbols or words.

Concrete-Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12 years, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and physical concepts.