Which of the Following Is True of the Relationship Between

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the relationship between maternal stress during pregnancy and outcomes for the baby?

• A)Maternal stress increases the flow of blood to the fetus.
• B)Women who report greater anxiety during pregnancy more often give birth early or have babies who weigh less than average.
• C)Stress does not seem to affect a pregnant woman's immune system.
• D)The effects of occasional, mild anxiety are the same as those associated with prolonged, extreme stress.

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Definitions:

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel responsible in the presence of a large group of people.

Bystander Effect

The concept within social psychology that describes how individuals are less prone to stepping in to help a victim when they are surrounded by other people.

Research Method

A systematic process to study and investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge.

Psychologists And Psychiatrists

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