High levels of maternal stress are harmful to the fetus because
a. maternal stress can result in postpartum depression.
b. a stressed mother will not love her infant.
c. stress hormones divert blood flow from the fetus and weaken the mother's immune system.
d. stress can harm the mother's liver.
C
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a. Look for conflicting information. b. Assess the trade-offs between potential risks and benefits. c. Consider the pros and cons of each alternative. d. Delay making a final decision until you have the opportunity to consult with professionals in the field.
Hippocrates diagnoses one of his patients as suffering from phrenitis. The patient is
probably ______. a. excessively excited c. suffering from schizophrenia b. excessively depressed d. autistic
Within the US, which group seems to have the highest level of contamination-related obsessions?
a. Hispanic Americans b. African Americans c. European Americans d. Native Americans
To Kelly, our actions are shaped by
A. our anticipation of events. B. positive and negative reinforcers. C. our past experiences. D. environmental events.