Marla just gave birth to her first child, Jennifer. As soon as Jennifer was born,
the medical staff carefully examined her because they knew Marla smoked heavily throughout her pregnancy even when advised not to. Which of the following statements is likely true for baby Jennifer?
a) She has a higher risk for low birth weight.
b) She is at risk for developing anxiety issues later on in life.
c) She has FAS.
d) She will likely have attention deficit disorder or reading disabilities.
Answer: a
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Cattell maintained that since his second-order factors were similar to the Big 5 factors, they were as
useful in predicting behavior as his 16 primary factors. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.