Question

Jill is 5 years old. she has been diagnosed with adhd and shows signs of learning problems. her pediatrician suggests that jill's problems could be the result of prenatal exposure to _____, though he stresses that the link is not straightforward at this time.

Answer 1

behavioral teratogens. Behavioral teratogens tend to harm the prenatal brain, affecting the future child's intellectual and emotional function. Behavioral teratogens can include: Viruses, drugs, chemicals, environmental stressors, and malnutrition.