A mother of a young infant has many positive emotional reactions to childbirth. Which of the following positive reactions is least likely to be reported?Group of answer choicesA feeling of confidence because she has given birth.A sense of renewed energy, as she is no longer carrying the weight of a babyEnjoyment of family activities that include the babyPleasure in her private interactions with the baby

Which of the following is TRUE regarding emotional reactions to childbirth?Group of answer choicesalmost all women feel that childbirth is one of the major peak experiences in their lives.most women actually have little emotional reaction to childbirth.most women are so physically weary that exhaustion is their primary reaction to childbirth.some women have extremely positive emotions, but some women have extremely negative emotions.

According to the research on emotional reactions, pregnant womenGroup of answer choicesalmost always report highly positive emotions throughout pregnancy.typically have unusual fearful reactions because people are responding to them differently now that they are pregnant.often experience a mixture of both positive and negative emotions.typically experience negative emotions at the beginning of their pregnancy but gradually shift to positive emotions by the end.

Which of the following describes the different emotional dispositions of infants?

Which of the following is most consistent with studies of pregnant women described in your text?Group of answer choicesoften report feeling physically unattractive during this period.may show decreased concern about their bodily functions, other than the pregnancy itself.show a uniform decrease in sexual arousal throughout pregnancy.show a uniform increase in negative feelings throughout pregnancy.

A friend says that they heard that social factors can influence a person’s childbirth experience. How should you reply?Group of answer choices“No, the mother may be happier if someone stays with her during labor and delivery, but there are no consistent advantages, as far as her actual childbirth.”“No, the mother is actually more self-conscious and nervous if someone stays with her during labor and delivery.”“Yes, a woman has fewer complications if she has the same nurse staying with her during labor and delivery.”“Unfortunately, there has been no well-controlled research on this important topic.”