Which Statement Best Describes the Development of Postpartum Depression

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the development of postpartum depression?

• A) It is universal among new mothers, regardless of their prepregnancy moods or the difficulty of their pregnancy.
• B) It is quite rare, and occurs only among women who experienced birth complications.
• C) It is rare, and primarily occurs among women whose newborns died or have serious birth defects.
• D) It is not universal, but is more common among mothers who were depressed or resentful prior to giving birth.

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Definitions:

Hyperthermia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature that exceeds the body’s capability to dissipate heat.

Water Intoxication

A potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by excessive water intake.

Hypernatremia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of sodium in the blood, potentially indicating dehydration or other medical conditions affecting the body’s water balance.

Distorted Visual Experiences

Perceptual anomalies where an individual sees objects, shapes, or sizes in a warped manner compared to objective reality, potentially indicative of neurological or psychiatric conditions.