What Is It Called When Babies Cry for More Than

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Multiple Choice

What is it called when babies cry for more than three hours a day over more than three days at a time for more than three weeks?

• A) dysphoric crying
• B) colic
• C) autism spectrum disorder
• D) incessant crying

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Definitions:

Oedipal Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Sigmund Freud which posits a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Mother

A female parent or guardian who provides care, protection, and guidance to her offspring.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Psychoanalytic Manoeuvre

A technique used in psychoanalysis to explore the unconscious motives behind one’s behaviors and thoughts.