Jill is 3 years old. She is hyperactive and learning- disabled. Her doctor 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.

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The doctor suggesting that prenatal exposure to behavioral teratogens could be the cause of Jill's problems suggests that she may have been exposed to substances, such as alcohol or drugs, that can affect fetal development and lead to learning disabilities and hyperactivity. The other options (chromosomal abnormalities, genetic abnormalities, cell differentiation) may also be factors in certain cases, but they are not specifically mentioned in relation to Jill's situation.

Jill Is 3 Years Old