A Study Described in the Textbook Showed That When Normal

question 100

Multiple Choice

A study described in the textbook showed that when normal people are malnourished for a prolonged period of time, they:

• A) gain 45 or more kilograms when they go back to normal eating
• B) permanently stay thin and find it hard to gain back the weight they lost
• C) become obsessed with food, much like people with eating disorders
• D) report more positive emotions because of the positive social feedback they receive

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Definitions:

Postpartum Depression

A complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth, characterized by feelings of sadness, fatigue, and anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often leading to physical symptoms.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Postpartum Depression

A type of clinical depression that can affect women, and sometimes men, after childbirth.