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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?

a. Low levels of intelligence (i.e., mental retardation)
b. Consumption of alcohol
c. Higher maternal age
d. Exposure to lead or mercury

Question 2

Which statement concerning divorce is true?

a. Children tend to fare best with opposite-sex custodial parents.
b. Predivorce family conflict has little impact on development; it is what happens after the divorce that matters.
c. In recent years, the number of fathers being granted custody has decreased.
d. The reduction of income in the post-divorce single parent family can have a negative impact on development.