Question 1

Roughly ___ percent of all women who give birth develop postpartum depression.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 13% of women who give birth experience postpartum depression, according to various studies and health organizations.

Question 2

_____ can last for a day or two, but _____ can last up to a year.

Accepted Answer

Maternity blues usually only last for a few days to a week, while postpartum depression can last for up to a year. Psychotic depression is a more severe and less common form of postpartum depression that may require hospitalization.

Question 3

After giving birth, Gretchen felt tense and irritable.During the next two months, Gretchen experienced mood swings in which she often felt totally inadequate to be a mother much of the time.Gretchen was most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Gretchen's symptoms suggest she may be experiencing postpartum depression. The tension, irritability, and mood swings are common symptoms of this condition, which can last for several weeks or even months after giving birth. Maternity blues are a milder form of postpartum depression that usually only last a few days. Parental affect disorder and childbirth-related dysthymia are not recognized clinical diagnoses.

Question 4

According to the _____ theory, depression is caused by learned helplessness, while the _____ theory states that self-criticism and negative, distorted, or self-defeating thoughts underlie many cases of depression.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral theory suggests that depression is caused by learned helplessness, while the cognitive theory posits that self-criticism and negative, distorted, or self-defeating thoughts are central to depression.

Question 5

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Sex-linked traits are biological and inherited factors that are present in both men and women equally, so they do not contribute to women's greater risk of depression. However, work and parenting, poverty, and sexual and physical abuse are all factors that have been shown to increase women's risk for depression.

Question 6

The term for a moderately severe depression that begins within three months after childbirth, and typically lasting two to 12 months is

Accepted Answer

The term for a moderately severe depression that begins within three months after childbirth, and typically lasting two to 12 months is postpartum depression. Option B, parental affect disorder is not a recognized term. Option C, maternity blues, is a mild mood disturbance and is not as severe as postpartum depression. Option D, childbirth-related dysthymia, is not a recognized term.

Question 7

According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theory suggests that depression is caused by learned helplessness, which occurs when people feel that they cannot control their environment and therefore stop trying to change it. This leads to feelings of hopelessness and a belief that there is no point in trying to improve their situation. This lack of control and perceived inability to change one's circumstances can contribute to the development of depression.

Question 8

Marian is very depressed.Her therapist tells her that her anger has been displaced and turned inward as self-blame and self-hate.Marian's therapist has explained Marian's depression, according to the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic theory suggests that depression can be caused by repressed anger, which is then displaced and turned inward as self-blame and self-hate. Marian's therapist is using this theory to explain her depression.

Question 9

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can contribute to women's greater risk of depression. Women are often expected to provide emotional support to others, which can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Conflicts about contraception and pregnancy can cause distress and uncertainty for women. Additionally, women are more likely to experience poverty, which can cause chronic stress and contribute to depression.

Question 10

Women in the United States are most likely to be depressed if they have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that Latina women in the United States have higher rates of depression compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Being married and having high levels of education have been associated with lower rates of depression in women.

Question 11

The risk of postpartum depression are increased by

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can contribute to an increased risk of postpartum depression. Stress and anxiety before birth can affect a woman's mental health, negative attitudes toward child rearing can add to feelings of insecurity and overwhelm, and a lack of support from the father or a poor marital relationship can make it more challenging for a new mother to cope with the demands of motherhood. Addressing these factors and providing appropriate support can help reduce the risk of postpartum depression.

Question 12

Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression.Authorities believe that _____ are the main reasons for this difference.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that social and environmental factors play a significant role in the higher rates of depression experienced by women compared to men. Women tend to experience more stress related to interpersonal relationships, caregiving responsibilities, and societal pressures surrounding femininity and career expectations. Additionally, women may have less access to healthcare and mental health services due to financial and societal barriers. While hormonal factors may contribute to depression in some cases, they are not the main reason for the gender disparity in depression rates. Differences in brain structure, such as the size of the corpus callosum and amygdala, have also been studied but their role in depression is not yet fully understood.

Question 13

The greater frequency of depression in women than men is apparently a result of

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women experience higher rates of depression due to environmental factors such as poverty, discrimination, and violence. Hormonal changes accompanying menstrual cycles may also contribute, but this is not the primary cause. Sex-linked inheritance is not a known cause of the gender differences in depression, and there is no evidence to support the notion that women have more conflicts with authorities.

Question 14

Approximately _____ percent of all women undergo a mild depression in the 24 to 48 hours after giving birth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately _____ percent of all women undergo...

Question 15

According to cognitive psychologists, depression is caused by

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to cognitive psychologists, depression is caused...

Question 16

It has been 24 hours since Jazmine gave birth to a healthy baby boy.However, during this second day, Jazmine is very tense and irritable and cries frequently.By the end of the next day, she is beginning to feel more like "her old self." Jazmine is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Jazmine is exhibiting signs of maternity blues, which can occur in the first few days after giving birth and are characterized by feelings of tension, irritability, and frequent crying. These symptoms typically resolve on their own within a few days to a week, which is consistent with Jazmine's improvement by the end of the next day. Postpartum depression and childbirth-related dysthymia are more persistent and severe mood disorders that can occur in the weeks and months following childbirth. Motherese refers to the sing-songy way that some adults naturally talk to babies and is not relevant to Jazmine's situation.

Question 17

After childbirth, women may experience a mild depression lasting from one to two days after delivery, which is marked by crying, fitful sleep, tension, anger, and irritability.This mild depression is known as

Accepted Answer

The mild depression experienced by women after delivery is known as maternity blues. Postpartum depression is a more severe form of depression that can last for weeks or months after childbirth. Parental affect disorder and childbirth-related dysthymia are not recognized terms in the field of psychology.

Question 18

Women in the United States are most likely to be depressed if they have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

According to research, women in the United States are more likely to experience depression if they are unmarried, Latina, and have low levels of education. Therefore, all of these characteristics contribute to the likelihood of depression in women.

Question 19

Regarding the causes of mood disorders, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true as they each represent different perspectives and contributing factors to the understanding of mood disorders. Life stresses, brain chemistry, and psychoanalytic theory all play roles in explaining the causes of mood disorders.

Question 20

Regarding women and depression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While there may be some genetic and brain structure differences that contribute to depression in men and women, they are not the main reasons for the differences in depression rates between the genders. Other social and environmental factors, such as those mentioned in option D, have a significant impact on women's depression.

Quiz 14: Extension B: Psychological Disorders

Roughly ___ percent of all women who give birth develop postpartum depression.

_ can last for a day or two, but _ can last up to a year.

After giving birth, Gretchen felt tense and irritable.During the next two months, Gretchen experienced mood swings in which she often felt totally inadequate to be a mother much of the time.Gretchen was most likely experiencing

According to the _ theory, depression is caused by learned helplessness, while the _ theory states that self-criticism and negative, distorted, or self-defeating thoughts underlie many cases of depression.

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include all of the following EXCEPT

The term for a moderately severe depression that begins within three months after childbirth, and typically lasting two to 12 months is

According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by

Marian is very depressed.Her therapist tells her that her anger has been displaced and turned inward as self-blame and self-hate.Marian's therapist has explained Marian's depression, according to the _____ theory.

Factors that contribute to women's greater risk of depression include

Women in the United States are most likely to be depressed if they have which of the following characteristics?

The risk of postpartum depression are increased by

Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression.Authorities believe that _____ are the main reasons for this difference.

The greater frequency of depression in women than men is apparently a result of

Approximately _____ percent of all women undergo a mild depression in the 24 to 48 hours after giving birth.

According to cognitive psychologists, depression is caused by

It has been 24 hours since Jazmine gave birth to a healthy baby boy.However, during this second day, Jazmine is very tense and irritable and cries frequently.By the end of the next day, she is beginning to feel more like "her old self." Jazmine is experiencing

After childbirth, women may experience a mild depression lasting from one to two days after delivery, which is marked by crying, fitful sleep, tension, anger, and irritability.This mild depression is known as

Women in the United States are most likely to be depressed if they have which of the following characteristics?

Regarding the causes of mood disorders, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Regarding women and depression, which of the following statements is FALSE?