Asked by Courtney Diane on May 06, 2024

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One in 1,000 women experience PPD with psychotic features. Some of these mothers have hallucinations that instruct them to kill the infant.

A) command
B) reference
C) olfactory
D) grandiose

Psychotic Features

Symptoms associated with psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and lack of insight.

Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Postpartum Depression is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth, characterized by depression and anxiety.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

  • Recognize the importance of early bonding and social support in mitigating postpartum mood disorders.
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shikha deshmukhMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Command hallucinations are those that instruct the individual to perform specific actions, which in the context of PPD (Postpartum Depression) with psychotic features, can include harming the infant.