How Are the Features of the "Baby Blues" Different from the Symptoms

question 49

Multiple Choice

How are the features of the "baby blues" different from the symptoms of peripartum depression?

• A) Both the "baby blues" and peripartum depression have the same symptoms.
• B) The symptoms of the two differ depending on the age of the mother and the number of children she has had.
• C) The symptoms of the "baby blues" are like those of peripartum depression but are less severe and persistent.
• D) Unlike in peripartum depression,the symptoms of the "baby blues" persist for several months following the birth of a baby.

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Definitions:

Narcissistic

Characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and an inflated sense of self-importance.

Freelance

A type of employment where individuals work for themselves, taking on contract work from companies or individuals without committing to a single employer.

Intrinsic Motivated

Driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or joy, rather than external pressures or rewards.

Extrinsic Motivations

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