In 2001, Andrea Yates, Showing Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis, Drowned

question 90

Multiple Choice

In 2001, Andrea Yates, showing symptoms of postpartum psychosis, drowned her five children. Assuming she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, her actions were:

• A) typical; almost all women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring.
• B) typical; at least 75 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring.
• C) somewhat typical; about 50 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm their offspring.
• D) atypical; less than 5 percent of women with postpartum psychosis harm or attempt to harm their offspring.

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Definitions:

Need Recognition

The first stage in the consumer decision process, occurring when an individual perceives a difference between their current state and a desired state.

Bounded Rationality

A concept suggesting that individuals make decisions based on limited information, limited time, and their own limited cognitive processing capacity.

Biopsychologist

An expert in the field of biopsychology, analyzing how the brain, neurons, and nervous system influence thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Unconscious Thoughts

Relates to ideas, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but can influence behavior and emotions.