Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Effect on the Infant

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the effect on the infant when the mother is severely depressed?

• A)They are still generally able to form a secure parent-infant attachment relationship.
• B)They tend to become hyperactive and fussy, developing a difficult temperament.
• C)They tend to become angry and may mimic her depressive symptoms.
• D)They will develop disorganized attachments.

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli that have qualities of real perception, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.

Biological Explanations

Theories that attribute complex phenomena, such as behaviors and mental states, to biological factors like genetic, neurological, or physiological processes.

Mental Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

Humanist

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often prioritizing human welfare, values, and dignity.