Miscarriage, still birth, low birth weight, mental retardation, and learning dif
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Miscarriage, still birth, low birth weight, mental retardation, and learning difficulties are associated with a. Alcohol b. German measles 9. c. Nicotine d. Mercury e chart (that) breaks down what percentage of children show a secure, an avoidant, or an ambivalent attachment style is called a. Variations in attachment scale b. The strange situation test c. Developing theory of mind d. Accommodation o. Th 11. The process used to incorporate information into existing schema is called a. Dynamic systems theory b. Assimilation c. Cognitive development d. Motor skills 12. The times when our sensory systems are processing stimuli is called a. Subliminal perception b. Global workspace model c. Dreams d. NarcolepsyExplanation / Answer
9.a
Explanation : Consumption of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy is known to cause miscarriages, still birth, low birth weight. Fetal alcohol syndrome would then cause mental retardation with learning difficulties. Same effects aren't documented for other substances mentioned in the options.
10.b
Explanation : The strange situation test is a test tool finding out the attachment style of the infant or toddler. At the end classification along with the percentage of toddlers belonging to the specific attachment style is mentioned. Developing theory of mind and accommodation aren't related to this concept and variations in attachment scales shows no percentage but instead a cultural variation.
11.b
Explanation : Assimilation can be defined as the process in which new information is processed in the already existing schemas. Motor skills is related to movement and therefore not applicable. Dynamic system theory is a theory that attempts to template movement. Also cognitive development is a larger concept and not specific to only taking in information. Thus the correct answer is b.
12.a
Explanation : Subliminal perception can be defined as registration of a sensory stimuli that is too subtle or weak to be perceived by the conscious mind. In a state of dreams sensory systems aren't processing any outside stimuli. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterised by excessive sleeping. Global workspace model isn't a specific event butbabut b working model. Therefore the correct answer is option A.