What Is One Factor in Prenatal Development That Has Been

question 151

Multiple Choice

What is one factor in prenatal development that has been found to be related to increased incidences of schizophrenia later in life?

• A) excess sex hormones during the third trimester
• B) Rh-negative mothers who have had several Rh-positive babies
• C) lack of exercise by the mother early in pregnancy
• D) episodes of maternal depression

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavioral therapy technique that involves pairing a stimulus that elicits an unwanted response with a new, desired response.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique designed to gradually reduce fear, anxiety, or phobia by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or context in a controlled manner.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique aimed at reducing phobic reactions and anxiety by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or context in a controlled manner.

Relaxation Exercises

Techniques designed to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve overall mental and physical well-being, such as deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.