Sofia, who used to be anorexic, is pregnant. She is still hung up about her body and is determined not to "get fat" while pregnant. Consequently, she puts herself on a strict diet and only gains 12 pounds during her pregnancy. Her physician is most concerned that when the baby is born, it will be

a. cognitively impaired.
b. physically deformed.
c. hyperactive.
d. blind or deaf.


Answer: a. cognitively impaired.

Psychology

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