Dr Lopez Is a Researcher Who Focuses on Teratology

question 33

Multiple Choice

Dr. Lopez is a researcher who focuses on teratology. Teratology is the science of ______.

• A) risk analysis
• B) pediatric neurology
• C) prenatal health
• D) obstetrics

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Definitions:

Unrealistic Optimism

The belief that positive outcomes are more likely than negative ones, often underestimating potential risks.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, among other functions.

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to situational or external factors rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-Blaming Attributions

The tendency to attribute personal failures or negative events to one's own deficiencies or actions.