A child born to which of the following mothers is likely to be at greatest risk for experiencing reductions in their brain's gray matter volume?

A. Kimberly, who smokes five cigarettes per day
B. Marcia, who uses marijuana three times per week
C. Ashley, who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and uses cocaine once per month
D. Vicki, who uses cocaine once per week


Answer: C

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If your relationship with your grandparents is like most people's, what do your grandparents think about the relationship that they have with you? Their relationship with you is _____

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