How Have Medical Practices in the United States Related to Pregnancy

question 106

Multiple Choice

How have medical practices in the United States related to pregnancy and childbirth changed since the 1940s and 50s?

• A) More use of obstetrical anesthesia
• B) More freedom in the use of a wide range of drugs during pregnancy
• C) Greater involvement of fathers during labor and delivery
• D) Fewer cesarean deliveries

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

A method of gathering data through firsthand witnessing of behavior, rather than relying on reports or inferences.

B Data

Behavior-based data collected through direct observation in psychological research or assessments.

S Data

Self-report data or information provided by individual participants about themselves, often used in psychological research and assessments.

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