Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Concerning Postnatal Bonding

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning postnatal bonding?

• A)Bonding is an ongoing process between infants and caregivers.
• B)There are opportunities for attachment formation beyond the immediate postnatal period.
• C)The immediate postpartum period is the only opportunity for mothers to bond with their infants.
• D)Women who adopt babies have opportunities for attachment and bonding with their infants.

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Definitions:

Understanding Others

involves the ability to empathize and comprehend the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of others, fostering better interpersonal relationships.

Sensitivity

The quality of being quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.

Physiological Needs

The basic human requirements, such as food, water, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that depicts a five-tier model of human needs, arranged in a hierarchy from basic (physiological) needs to higher-level (self-actualization) needs.