Research suggests that fetal alcohol syndrome is most closely associated with which of the following conditions?
a. newborns being born overweight
b. facial abnormalities
c. heart defects
d. hyperactivity
b
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Which of the following is TRUE about in utero exposure to marijuana?
a. It may impair brain systems that regulate emotional behavior. b. It can predispose the offspring to dependence on hallucinogens. c. It may enhance the child's capacity to conform to social rules and norms. d. It can lead to devastating withdrawal symptoms that occur shortly after birth.
Consider the statement, "A behavior pattern in an individual that is associated with distress or disability, and is not merely an expectable response to common stressors or losses." This is most consistent with the definition of abnormal behavior of ____
a. humanistic psychologists b. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders c. cultural relativists d. the National Institute of Mental Health
Which statement about the validity of repressed memories is accurate? a. Because hypnosis is the main way repressed memories are uncovered, we can be fairly certain they are valid memories, as hypnosis uncovers material deeply buried in one's unconscious. b. Determining the validity of memories dating from an early age is very difficult
c. In almost every case, it has been shown that repressed memories of sexual abuse are fabricated. d. Because people do not forget other traumatic events, repression must be the explanation for forgotten sexual abuse.
All of the following statements illustrate a connection between intelligence scores and education EXCEPT ______.
A. IQ increases correspond to increases in GPA. B. IQ rises with each year spent in school. C. IQ drops over the summer vacation. D. IQ improves during the school year.