Which of the Following Is True About Depo-Provera (DMPA)

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Depo-Provera (DMPA) ?

• A) It works by stopping ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus.
• B) It is used to prevent pregnancy for a period of 24 weeks.
• C) It is a good birth control method for those desiring an immediate pregnancy.
• D) It regularizes menstrual cycles and controls irregular bleeding.

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Definitions:

True Experiment

A type of scientific experiment where the researcher manipulates one variable and controls/randomizes the rest to observe the effect on a dependent variable.

Quasi-Experiment

A research design lacking random assignment of subjects to experimental and control groups, yet employing intervention and examination of its effects.

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments that randomly allocates participants to different groups in order to eliminate bias and ensure the groups are comparable.

Cognitive-affective Units

Concepts in psychology that represent the mental processes and emotional patterns that are closely linked and influence an individual's reactions to the world.