During Which Period of Development Is the Unborn Baby Most

question 89

Multiple Choice

During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

• A)At conception
• B)During the germinal period
• C)During the embryonic period
• D)During the fetal period

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Definitions:

Distressed

Experiencing anxiety, sorrow, or pain; often a response to stressful situations or challenges.

Reunion

The act of coming together again after a period of separation.

Ambivalent/Resistant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment pattern observed in some children, characterized by distress when separated from caregivers and ambivalence upon their return.

Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment

A pattern of attachment behavior characterized by lack of a clear strategy for dealing with separation stress, indicative of confusion and apprehension regarding caregivers.