In the Early Weeks After a Baby Enters the Family

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the early weeks after a baby enters the family,

• A) traditional marriages usually become more egalitarian.
• B) most couples say that their communication quality improves.
• C) gender roles of husband and wife usually become more traditional.
• D) troubled marriages usually return to the "honeymoon phase."

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic System

controls homeostasis and the body at rest and is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response.

CNS

The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Seizure Disorder

A neurological condition characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, leading to convulsions, sensory disturbances, or loss of consciousness.

Electroencephalogram

A medical test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.