Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
a. elevated lead in the mother's breast milk
b. consumption of alcohol during pregnancy
c. higher maternal age
d. maternal exposure to mercury by the baby immediately after birth
c
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Which of the following topics would be most relevant for a psychologist who favors the cognitive-functional approach to language?
a. What kind of cues do listeners pick up on when determining whether a speaker is very enthusiastic about an idea, rather than just mildly enthusiastic? b. What kinds of rules do people use when they want to determine the deep structure of an ambiguous sentence? c. What is the function of each of the language areas of the brain, with respect to reading a question and formulating an answer? d. When do listeners take a modular approach to language, and when do they integrate language with other cognitive processes (e.g., memory and problem solving)?
The permissiveness with affection norm refers to the sexual norm characterized by the belief that premarital sex is
A) permissible for both men and women if it occurs in the context of a stable, committed, and loving relationship. B) permissible for males but not for females. C) not permissible under any circumstances, even though many adolescents are sexually active. D) an indicator that adolescents are developing an identity.