An environmental agent such as a drug, chemical, virus, or other factor that produces a birth defect is called a(n) __________
a) teratogen
b) threat
c) abnormality
d) condition
Answer: a
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Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?
a. Rationalization c. Catharsis b. Displacement d. Reaction formation
A child who spins around until feeling dizzy is attempting to
a. alter consciousness. b. daydream. c. perform dichotic movement. d. create emergent interaction. e. experience cataplexy.
Tim and Donna spend a lot of time together, and they enjoy each other's company. They are not dating, so researchers would call this friendship between them a/an ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Which of the following is true of the research conducted by Steiner regarding the taste abilities of infants?
A) Most cannot distinguish between the five basic flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami. B) He conducted his research by feeding infants various unfamiliar flavors of water. C) He drew pictures of the facial expressions of infants as they reacted to different tastes or flavors. D) Infants respond differently to sweet, sour, and bitter flavors.