PSYB20H3 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Kauai, Prenatal Care, Fetus
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Chapter 3 quiz: babies born more than six weeks early commonly have respiratory distress syndrome. chromosomal disorders. This is an example of a(n) __________ barrier: baby tammy is an active, friendly baby. Her twin, baby timmy, is a passive, quiet infant. Tammy receives more social stimulation than timmy does. Children with mild to moderate birth trauma tend to score 10 to 15 points lower on iq tests than children without a history of trauma. Severe birth trauma results in long-term difficulties that cannot be overcome. Supportive home environments can overcome the long-term difficulties that frequently result from severe birth trauma. It is possible for infants to recover from teratogenic exposure during a sensitive period. The effects of teratogens depend on a number of factors, including the dosage of the drug and the age of the organism. Teratogens have the same effect on all infants. They were more likely than daughters of non-des-exposed women to have twins and triplets.
