Clara Has Had a History of Psychological Disorders and Substance

question 149

Multiple Choice

Clara has had a history of psychological disorders and substance abuse. She's beginning to have hallucinations in which an evil spirit tells her to harm her infant. What may be wrong?

• A) Postpartum blues
• B) Postpartum depression
• C) Postpartum psychosis
• D) Perinatal bipolar disorder

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Definitions:

Linehan

Refers to Marsha Linehan, a psychologist known for developing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), particularly for treating borderline personality disorder.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted thoughts or images that repeatedly enter a person's mind, causing distress or discomfort.

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.