Developmental Psychology

The president has just appointed you (yes, you!) the new head of Maternal and Child Health. You know how

concerned they are about health care and child care.

Give them a one to two paragraph summary of a teratogenic issue you would address in an educational

campaign (such as the risk of smoking during pregnancy, how household cleaners can affect a fetus,

etc.)and how you would educate the public and any/all actions you would support (i.e., harsher warning

labels on alcohol, warnings on cigarette packages, etc.)

Be sure to explain WHY you are making these recommendations and include information from the textbook

as well as any other sources you utilize. Don’t forget to cite where you get your information from as well.

book: understanding human development 3rd edition

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