Why do most major birth defects occur during the embryonic stage?
A. The amniotic fluid can "leak" into the embryo and cause damage.
B. The placenta is still developing and does a poor job of protecting the embryo.
C. Most women do not know they are pregnant until the fetal stage.
D. Most of the basic organs are being formed during the embryonic stage.
Answer: D
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A. A large number of psychiatric hospitals remained open. B. Mental hospital populations were re-institutionalized in medical hospitals. C. Most of the services once offered on an inpatient basis were available at community health centers. D. Many of those released into the community went from institutionalization to homelessness to incarceration.
According to Richard Alexander, the human mind was naturally selected to _______.
a. out-think competing human tribes b. hunt successfully c. find and keep mates d. none of the above
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a) realistic conflict b) social diffusion c) prosocial inhibition d) genesis of bias
As new parents, Paul and Heather can expect that it will take about how long to adjust to new parenthood?
A) 2 to 3 months B) 6 to 12 months C) 4 to 6 weeks D) 18 to 24 months