Alisha, one of Jeremy's peers, shared an embarrassing secret with him. Jeremy then intentionally spread the secret around school. This is an example of relational aggression.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Which of the following is not an explanation for the difficulty in determining the teratogenic effects of illicit drug use?
a. Women who abuse drugs rarely maintain the use of a single drug during pregnancy.
b. Poor nutrition and lower socioeconomic status often accompany drug use.
c. The incidence of drug abuse during pregnancy has hit an unprecedented low, making research in this area of study difficult to conduct.
d. Drug-abusing mothers are less likely to receive proper prenatal care.
Question 3Children who tend to think in terms of helping others in distress are less likely to be self-confident and self-assured.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Ornella, an expectant mother, has been advised by her doctor to refrain from taking all drugs, including over-the-counter drugs. The doctor made this suggestion because
a. many popular over-the-counter drugs are known teratogens.
b. little is known about over-the-counter drugs, so it is best to be cautious and refrain from taking them during pregnancy.
c. many over-the-counter drugs are produced under poor quality-control conditions and may be contaminated with potential teratogens.
d. research suggests that over-the-counter drugs greatly increase the chances of miscarriage.
Question 5Older adolescents tend to focus on prosocial behavior related to maintaining self-respect.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Which of the following is a likely reason that women who consume a lot of caffeine deliver lower-birth-weight babies?
a. Fetuses exposed to caffeine do not absorb the nutrients they need to maintain growth.
b. Fetuses exposed to caffeine are less active and do not build as much muscle tissue.
c. Prenatal caffeine exposure increases fetal activity, therefore the fetuses consume more energy.
d. Prenatal caffeine exposure decreases fetal activity, therefore the fetuses expend less energy and need fewer nutrients.
Question 7Children display many gender differences in the amount of helping and sharing they exhibit.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false