When she was pregnant with Joey,Joey's mother had a poor diet because food was in short supply in her war-torn country.The war ended after Joey was born,and his middle-class mother was able to provide him with adequate nutritious food throughout his childhood.Which of the following outcomes is the most likely for Joey?
A)Joey may show few,if any,long term negative effects from his prenatal deprivation.
B)Joey will probably experience serious long-term cognitive deficits.
C)Joey will probably experience serious long-term emotional deficits,but not cognitive problems.
D)Joey is at greater risk of serious ongoing health problems than youngsters who have adequate prenatal nutrition.

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While poor prenatal nutrition can have negative effects on a child's development, the fact that Joey's mother was able to provide him with adequate nutrition throughout his childhood suggests that any negative effects would likely be minimal or non-existent. Additionally, the fact that the war ended after Joey was born likely meant that he was not exposed to ongoing stress or trauma that could exacerbate any prenatal effects. Therefore, it is most likely that Joey will show few, if any, long-term negative effects from his prenatal deprivation.

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