Couples Can Experience Less Stress in the First Year of Childrearing

question 32

Multiple Choice

Couples can experience less stress in the first year of childrearing if they

• A) are open in their communication.
• B) are still in the process of developing a strong relationship with each other.
• C) wait until the infant is at least a year old before discussing family planning.
• D) did not feel strongly about having a child until the last trimester.

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Definitions:

Compulsive Fretting

An uncontrollable and persistent worry about minor or major concerns often leading to stress and anxiety.

Overthinking

The process of thinking about something too much or for too long, often leading to unnecessary worry or anxiety.

Social-cognitive

Relating to a theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes in understanding behavior.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of being powerless, due to a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.