Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Relationship Between

question 141

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:

Desired Response

The expected or targeted reaction or outcome from a given stimulus or action.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular behavior is reinforced, helping the individual to distinguish when certain behaviors are likely to be rewarded.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which an innate response to a potent stimulus comes to be elicited by a previously neutral stimulus through association.

Professor

An academic title for a senior teacher or lecturer, typically in a college or university, who is often involved in advanced research.