Examples of Teratogens Include Alcohol, Cocaine, Heroin, and Industrial Chemicals

question 466

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Examples of teratogens include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and industrial chemicals such as PCBs and mercury.

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Definitions:

Shared Risk Factors

Common variables or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing two or more diseases or adverse conditions.

Common Factor Model

A model in psychotherapy research that proposes that different therapeutic approaches are effective due to shared common factors rather than specific technique differences.

Older Adults

A population group typically defined as individuals over the age of 65, often with unique healthcare, social, and psychological needs.

Alcohol Use Disorder

A health disorder marked by the inability to cease or regulate drinking, even when faced with negative effects on relationships, work, or well-being.