Marla just gave birth to her first child, Jennifer. As soon as Jennifer was born,
the medical staff carefully examined her because they knew Marla smoked heavily throughout her pregnancy even when advised not to. Which of the following statements is likely true for baby Jennifer?
a) She has a higher risk for low birth weight.
b) She is at risk for developing anxiety issues later on in life.
c) She has FAS.
d) She will likely have attention deficit disorder or reading disabilities.
Answer: a
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a. ?positive relationship-focused coping b. ?positive problem-focused coping c. ?negative problem-focused coping d. ?negative relationship-focused coping
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a. ?The second group did worse than the first. b. ?The second group did better than the first. c. ?There was no meaningful difference between the performances of the two groups. d. ?The first group did better than the second but not as well as men who took the test.
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a. 9 percent b. 30 percent c. 60 percent d. 90 percent
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