Which Statement Concerning Cyclic Perimenstrual Pain and Discomfort (CPPD)is Accurate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD) is accurate?

• A) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a milder form of PMS and more common in young women.
• B) Secondary dysmenorrhea is more intense and more medically significant than primary dysmenorrhea.
• C) PMS is a complex, poorly understood condition that may include any of a hundred symptoms.
• D) The causes of PMS have been well established.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes elicited by the stimulus after repeated associations with an unconditioned stimulus.

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This refers to a slender, hollow needle attached to a syringe, used for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids from it.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning.