Sarah Has Been Trying to Get Pregnant for the Last

question 90

Multiple Choice

Sarah has been trying to get pregnant for the last 3 years.After many miscarriages she gets tested and discovers that she suffers from a major cause of infertility in which parts of the endometrial lining of the uterus implant themselves outside the uterus which is called ___________.

• A)pelvic inflammatory disease
• B)toxic shock syndrome
• C)endometriosis
• D)polycystic ovary syndrome

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Definitions:

Flooding

A behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fear object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Research

The systematic investigation and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Avoidance Responses

Behaviors aimed at preventing exposure to feared stimuli, which can reinforce anxiety and phobic disorders.