Which of the Following Is a Way for a Mother

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way for a mother infected with HIV to pass the virus to her child?

• A) during gestation across the placenta
• B) during delivery through contact with maternal blood
• C) after birth through breast-feeding
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Helplessness

A state in which an individual feels unable to control events affecting them, leading to a lack of motivation and depression.

Negative Outcome Expectancy

The belief or anticipation that actions or events will lead to undesirable results.

Pessimistic Attributions

The tendency to explain the causes of negative events in one's life as internal, stable, and global.

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.