What Are Some of the Common Consequences to a Child

question 46

Multiple Choice

What are some of the common consequences to a child whose mother smoked cigarettes while pregnant?

• A)increased birth weight and lethargy
• B)lower birth weight and short stature
• C)severe hearing loss and heart defects
• D)severely deformed limbs and muscle spasms

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that people use to categorize information based on how similar it is to a typical case.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where one's overall impression of a person influences how they feel and think about the character's abilities or traits.

Locus Of Communication

The source or position from which communication originates, affecting its reception and interpretation.