__________ are any agents that can cross the placenta and harm the developing embryo or fetus.

A. Environmental agents
B. Glial cells
C. Genes
D. Teratogens


Answer: D

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a. experimental observations to measure response to stimuli. b. correlational research involving self-report inventories. c. behavioral assessment through case studies. d. hypnosis and neurological assessments.

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Research does suggest that in right-handed individuals, the left hemisphere is relatively more involved in

a. creative mathematical reasoning. b. discrimination of colors. c. intellectual undertakings that require logical analysis. d. recognition of faces.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?

A. It is quite apparent when a patient is malingering (faking), but it is difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to real physical disorders or a conversion disorder. B. It is quite apparent when a symptom is due to a real physical disorder, but it is impossible to determine the difference between a conversion disorder and patient malingering (faking). C. It is very difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to malingering (faking), real physical disorders, or a conversion disorder. D. The act of diagnosing a conversion disorder can sometimes immediately alleviate the symptoms.

Psychology

Abe is investigating moral reasoning by asking children what they would do in different situations, such as if one of their friends would shoplift when they were together

He is concerned that children may be giving him the answers they think he wants to hear, rather than their genuine feelings about what they would really do. Abe is worried about a. cohort effects. c. response bias. b. representative sampling. d. confidentiality.

Psychology