When Researchers Have Examined the Relationship Between Maternal Emotions and Prenatal

question 98

Multiple Choice

When researchers have examined the relationship between maternal emotions and prenatal development,the most consistent finding has been that

• A)stressful psychological states,such as anxiety or depression,lead to spontaneous abortion or fetal death.
• B)fetuses of severely distressed mothers tend to grow more slowly.
• C)there is no link between maternal emotions and the development of the infant.
• D)infants whose mothers were anxious or depressed are more likely to be anxious or depressed as adults.

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Anterior Cavity

A body cavity that includes the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities; it houses and protects the body's internal organs.

Posterior Cavity

A body cavity located towards the back of the human body, housing the brain and spinal cord within its cranial and spinal subdivisions.

Conjunctiva

The thin, transparent membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid and covering the white part of the eyeball.

Mucous Membrane

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