Regarding Postpartum Depression, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Regarding postpartum depression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) A child's rate of development may be affected by the mother's depression.
• B) Roughly 13 percent of women who give birth develop postpartum depression.
• C) Postpartum depression is relatively mild and lasts just a few days.
• D) Signs of postpartum depression may include mood swings, despondency, feelings of inadequacy, and trouble coping with the baby.

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Definitions:

Predictors

Variables or factors that are used to forecast or anticipate future events, trends, or outcomes based on current data or patterns.

Social Support

The assistance and comfort received from others, which can be emotional, social, physical, or practical, contributing significantly to an individual's well-being.

Shared Custody

A legal arrangement in which both parents are granted equal or near-equal time and decision-making responsibilities for their child.

Infanticide

The act of killing an infant, often referring to the killing of a baby within its first year of life.