Vanessa, a hairstylist, is planning to have a child. Her doctor informed her that she may be at risk of giving birth to a child with developmental difficulties because
a. hairstylists interact with many people every day and are thus exposed to many germs.
b. the long hours hairstylists spend on their feet expose the fetus to increased stress.
c. hairstylists are exposed to potential teratogenic substances such as aerosol propellants and solvents.
d. hairstylists tend to have a smaller support system during stressful times.
Question 2Explain Piaget's concepts of moral realism and moral relativism.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Which of the following is not true concerning radiation?
a. Low-level radiation poses little risk to the developing fetus.
b. Radiation can lead to skeletal defects in the developing fetus.
c. Radiation can lead to spontaneous abortion.
d. Radiation was one of the earliest confirmed teratogens.
Question 4What does social learning theory emphasize in terms of moral development?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Which of the following is not a concern about the effects of sexually transmitted diseases on reproduction?
a. Some STDs can cause scarring in the reproductive organs, making conception difficult.
b. Some STDs can directly infect the fetus.
c. Some STDs can cause severe limb malformations.
d. Some STDs can interfere with healthy postnatal development.