Which of the following students provides the best summary of the reality of motherhood?
a. Janelle: For most mothers, the exhaustion and drudgery of motherhood far outweighs the few positive aspects..
b. Jamilla: The positive aspects of motherhood are much more concrete than the negative aspects..
c. Jerri: Although mothers list many more positive aspects of motherhood, the few negative aspects are much more intense..
d. Jill: Despite the very real difficulties of motherhood, for most women the benefits to personal growth and rewards of interacting with children outweigh the limitations..
Question 2A mother of a young infant has many positive emotional reactions to childbirth. Which of the following positive reactions is not likely to be reported?
a. A feeling of confidence because she has given birth.
b. A sense of amazing energy, because she is no longer carrying the weight of a baby
c. Enjoyment of family activities that include the baby
d. Pleasure in her private interactions with the baby
Question 3The data on infant mortality and maternal mortality rate show that:
a. in a comparison of 15 technologically advanced countries in the world, the US has the lowest neonatal mortality rate.
b. about 1 in 3,000 women in Canada and the United States dies because of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
c. in sub-Saharan Africa, about 3 of infants die before their first birthday.
d. in sub-Saharan Africa about 1 in 50 women dies due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
Question 4The discussion of motherhood examines infant mortality rates for several countries. According to these data,
a. the United States and Canada have the lowest infant mortality rates in the world.
b. in some countries in Africa, more than 10 of infants die before their first birthday.
c. the countries with the lowest infant mortality rates are all located in Europe.
d. all the developed countries have almost identical infant mortality rates.
Question 5Imagine that you have a friend who delivered a healthy baby about a week ago. Which of the following reactions might you expect her to report?
a. An isolation from other adults
b. A feeling of freedom, because she is no longer continually carrying the baby inside herself
c. An intense joy that her newborn can communicate both love and appreciation
d. A renewed sense of energy and excitement, now that she has lost weight and her hormones have returned to normal levels
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