Four months after giving birth to her son, Sarah tried to kill the infant by smothering him with a pillow. During the trial, Sarah pled not guilty to the attempted murder charge and cited postpartum psychosis as her defense. Considering the fact that biochemistry can influence criminal behavior, which of the following is likely to be responsible for this form of mental illness in Sarah?

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Hormonal changes after childbirth can lead to postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness that can affect new mothers and influence their behavior.

Four Months After Giving Birth to Her Son, Sarah Tried