Infants whose mothers were addicted to cocaine during pregnancy .
A)often die of severe cocaine withdrawal after birth
B)experience short-term neurological problems after birth
C)have higher IQ's than normal
D)None of these are correct.

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Infants whose mothers were addicted to cocaine during pregnancy may experience short-term neurological problems after birth such as tremors, irritability, and poor feeding. However, option A is not correct as severe cocaine withdrawal is rare in infants born to cocaine-addicted mothers. Option C is not correct as studies suggest that prenatal cocaine exposure may lead to developmental delays and lower IQ scores in the long term. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Infants Whose Mothers Were Addicted to Cocaine During Pregnancy