The negative effects of the use of pain-relieving drugs during labor include ________.
A. long-term developmental consequences for the child
B. preventing other drugs from crossing the placenta
C. shortening labor by increasing the strength of uterine contractions
D. lower Apgar scores and increased risk of respiratory distress
Answer: D
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A) the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development. B) the postconventional stage of moral development. C) assimilation and accommodation. D) a theory of mind.
Ellen was in the depths of depression when she began psychotherapy. Now, two weekly sessions later, she already feels considerably better. This improvement, however, is completely due to the fact that extreme symptoms regress towards their average levels. Ellen's improvement during therapy is a treatment illusion termed:
A) natural improvement. B) a nonspecific treatment effect. C) a placebo effect. D) an error in reconstructive memory.
One study of neglected college students found that they were
a. less perceptive of non-verbal cues. b. more sensitive to others' insults. c. indifferent to others' feelings. d. acutely aware of their appearance.
The imaginary audience is most likely responsible for adolescents'
A) increased argumentativeness with their parents. B) extreme self-consciousness and sensitivity to public criticism. C) greater willingness to engage in risky behavior. D) ability to solve problems with many variables.