The Occasional Side Effects of Irritability and Depression in Pill-Users

question 32

Multiple Choice

The occasional side effects of irritability and depression in pill-users are probably related to the pill's

• A)estrogen content.
• B)progesterone content.
• C)inhibition of sexual desire.
• D)increased level of vaginitis.

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Definitions:

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment.

Estrogen

A group of hormones that play an essential role in the growth and development of female sexual characteristics and the reproductive process.

Sternberg's Components

Refers to the three components of love according to psychologist Robert Sternberg: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Intimacy

A close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.