Postpartum Depression Is Most Likely Due to

question 143

Multiple Choice

Postpartum depression is most likely due to

• A) a combination of psychosocial and biological factors.
• B) psychosocial factors only.
• C) biological factors only.
• D) a lack of willpower on the part of the mother.
• E) poor body image associated with excessive weight gain during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Personal Growth

The process of improving self-awareness, knowledge, skills, and developing one's potential or character.

Environmental Events

Occurrences in an individual's environment that can influence their behavior, development, or psychological state, encompassing both natural and human-made events.

Human Nature

The collective qualities, traits, and behavioral patterns that are inherent and universally recognized in humans.

Behaviourists

Psychologists or researchers who focus on observable behaviors rather than internal processes such as cognition and emotion, emphasizing the learning process, particularly through reinforcement and punishment.