After the Dictatorship Ended in Slobonia, Many Children Were Found

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Multiple Choice

After the dictatorship ended in Slobonia, many children were found in state-run orphanages where they had been badly treated and often neglected. These children were placed for adoption and researchers followed their progress over a number of years, measuring psychological and physical indicators of well-being. This type of research is called:

• A) unethical because the children were subject to abuse before the researchers did any measurements.
• B) a natural experiment.
• C) a comparative psychology experiment.
• D) pseudoscientific research.

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Definitions:

Teratogen

An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo or fetus, including certain drugs, chemicals, and infections.

Germinal

Pertaining to the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Teratogens

Agents such as chemicals, viruses, and drugs, that can cause congenital abnormalities or developmental malformations in an embryo or fetus.

Lead Paint

A type of paint that contains lead, a toxic metal, which can cause serious health problems, especially in children if ingested or inhaled.