Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the influence of a woman's emotional state on herpregnancy and delivery?
A. A mother's anxiety and irritability help speed up labor.
B. Women who are experiencing marital difficulties are likely to have shorter labors.
C. Anxious and irritable women are more likely to experience labor complications.
D. Extreme emotions of joy and elation are just as disruptive as anxiety and depression.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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a) cued recall; category cues made information more available b) cued recall; category cues made information more accessible c) free recall; category cues made information more available d) free recall; category cues made information more accessible
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