Which Environmental Substance Has Been Shown to Reduce Intelligence and Increase

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which environmental substance has been shown to reduce intelligence and increase behavior problems in young children?

• A) PVC
• B) lead
• C) latex paint
• D) asbestos

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Definitions:

Distress

Negative stress that results from being exposed to stressors, leading to physical or psychological discomfort.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Negative Affectivity

A personality dimension that encompasses a wide range of feelings and behaviors typically viewed as negative, such as sadness, anger, and nervousness.

Psychoticism

A personality pattern typified by aggressiveness and interpersonal hostility.