Which of the Following Statements Is True of Women Who

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of women who experience major depression with perinatal onset?

• A) They profit from social support and counseling.
• B) They have a high libido.
• C) They want to abort their pregnancy.
• D) They suffer from bipolar disorder.

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory suggesting that psychological factors play a role in the perception of pain and that pain signals can be blocked or passed through neural "gates" in the spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the back, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Psychopathology

The scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, etiology (causes), and treatment.

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that lasts longer than the usual course of an acute illness or injury or for more than three to six months.