Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Effect

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the effect of substance abuse by pregnant mothers?

• A)Infants whose mothers are addicted to heroin show several behavioral difficulties at birth,including withdrawal symptoms.
• B)Prenatal marijuana exposure is related to higher intelligence in children.
• C)Use of methamphetamine during pregnancy increases risk of low birth weight in offspring.
• D)Maternal smoking is linked to diminished ovarian functioning in female offspring.

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Definitions:

Interdependent Nature

The mutual reliance between elements or factors within a system, where the change in one affects the others.

Market Structure

The organizational characteristics of a market, including the number of firms, product uniformity across firms, firm's control over prices, and barriers to entry.

Predict Behavior

Predicting behavior involves using information and analysis to foresee the actions of individuals or markets in specific situations.

Oligopolistic Firms

Companies that operate in an industry dominated by a small number of players, where each one has some degree of market power.