Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Factors That May

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes factors that may affect an individual's growth and development? Select all that apply.

• A) Physical characteristics such as height, bone size, eye color, and hair color are inherited from the family of origin.
• B) Fetal development can be altered by maternal age, inadequate maternal nutrition or substance abuse.
• C) Abuse of alcohol and drugs is more prevalent in teenagers who have poor family relationships, low self-esteem, and poor social skills.
• D) Infants who are malnourished in utero develop fewer brain cells than infants who have had adequate prenatal nutrition.
• E) Environmental factors such as poverty and violence do not have a direct effect on growth and development.

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Definitions:

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are not normally present within the body, often causing illness.

Coincidence

The occurrence of two or more events at the same time by chance, without any apparent causal connection.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.

Flashback

The sudden and intense re-experiencing of past experiences or traumas, often seen in PTSD.