Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?
A) The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur.
B) During the embryonic period, teratogens usually affect the growth of sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears.
C) In the period of the zygote, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact.
D) During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism.
C
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A. Stress leads to abnormal levels of cortisol, which can damage the brain. B. Caregivers who are under stress are more likely to seek out social support. C. Physically abused children get angry and lash out at the abusing parent. D. Abuse leads to avoidant attachment, which leads to a child seeking solid friendships among peers to compensate for lack of a parental relationship.
Miranda, a very good student, received an "A" on an exceptionally hard math exam. Her friend Thomas asked, "Why did you get such a good grade?" According to the research cited in the textbook, Miranda is most likely to reply:
A. "The instructor likes me." B. "I guess it's just luck." C. "I worked hard and I didn't procrastinate." D. "The test was too easy."
Describe methods a person can use to increase his or her creativity. If you use any of these methods, give an example of how it has been helpful. If not, which method do you think would be most useful for you and why?
What will be an ideal response?
John treated his biological son more favorably than his stepson. This is an example of what?
A. kinship selection B. social norms C. evolutionary perspective D. negative state relief