Which Comment Made by a Patient in Her First Trimester

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which comment made by a patient in her first trimester indicates ambivalent feelings?

• A) "My body is changing so quickly."
• B) "I haven't felt well since this pregnancy began."
• C) "I'm concerned about the amount of weight I've gained."
• D) "I wanted to become pregnant, but I'm scared about being a mother."

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Definitions:

Action Identification Theory

A theory suggesting that how individuals identify and think about their actions affects how they perform and experience those actions.

Temporal Discounting

The bias towards valuing rewards received right away more than those in the future.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their circumstances, stemming from traumatic experiences or ongoing unsuccessful attempts.

Goal Shielding

Occurs when the activation of a focal goal the person is working on inhibits the accessibility of alternative goals.