Emotional Fluctuations in the First Few Weeks After Childbirth Most

question 52

Multiple Choice

Emotional fluctuations in the first few weeks after childbirth most often

• A)require intensive psychotherapy.
• B)abate on their own as they are common.
• C)hamper the relationship with the baby irreversibly.
• D)require antidepressants and mood stabilizers.

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Definitions:

Interest

The feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something; also refers to a charge for borrowing money.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness, especially consciousness and a sense of “me”; examples include jealousy, empathy, and embarrassment.

Cognitive Reversals

The ability to switch perspectives or understanding that actions can be undone mentally, an important part of cognitive development.

Primary Emotions

Primary emotions are basic emotions that are experienced universally across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.