Which Statement Concerning IVF Is True

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning IVF is true?

• A) The cost of most IVF pregnancies is comparable to that of a typical pregnancy.
• B) Most couples who are unable to become pregnant using IVF experience major depression.
• C) IVF results in live birth for 5% of women 43 to 44 years of age.
• D) Fathers of IVF infants tend to be less attached to their children.

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event after recognizing it as a threat or challenge.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process in which an individual assesses the significance of a stressor as a threat, challenge, or harm/loss.

Lazarus's Theory

A concept in psychology that emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in emotions, suggesting that emotions are a result of an individual's evaluation of a situation.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by directly tackling the problem that is causing emotional distress.