Nicole Recently Had Her First Child

question 102

Multiple Choice

Nicole recently had her first child. Afterward, she felt depressed for about 10 days, and then she felt like her old self again. What did Nicole experience?

• A) Nicole had the "baby blues."
• B) Nicole had postpartum depression (PPD).
• C) Nicole experienced a "break with reality" due to PPD.
• D) What Nicole experienced is unusual because most new mothers only experience positive emotions.

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Definitions:

Praise Lavishly

The act of giving excessive or extravagant compliments, often to motivate or reinforce positive behavior.

Rational Persuasion

Using logical arguments and factual evidence to convince someone of a particular point of view.

Exchanging Favors

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Machiavellian Techniques

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