Case Studies
Who is the subject of the case study in Chapter 1?
Ruth Hamilton
Which crisis is talked about in chapter 8?
Industry vs. Inferiority
What are Baby Blues?
Mood swings, sadness, crying, appetite problems, trouble sleeping, anxiety, irritability, overwhelmed, reduced concentration
Name any case study from chapters 1-8.
Ruth Hamilton; Rose; Jack Manasky and daughter Marilyn; Experiencing pregnancy; A father’s recollection of his daughter’s birth; Karen and Don: Men’s reaction to abortion; A close look at a mother-infant interaction, The Cotton Family; Harrison Struggles in the Transition to Preschool; Becca
What is the main idea of Trust vs Mistrust?
The first 2 years of life set the foundation for whether a child feels safe in the world.
What is PostPartum depression?
Symptoms are stronger and last longer, feeling like a "bad" mom, loss in pleasure of doing activities, feelings of worthlessness, thoughts of death/suicide, harming the baby, panic attacks
How many case studies were there in Chapter 4?
3
If a culture views pregnancy as shameful, what crisis does this fit?
Solicitude vs. Shame
What are some ways to treat PPD?
Medication, therapy, and early detection
This case study in chapter 5 talks about a child who is attempting to maintain closeness to mom by doing what action of attachment?
Grasping
A woman is experiencing an increase in her social status because she is pregnant. Which one of Erikson's crises does this fall under
Adequacy vs. Vulnerability
How long can PPD last?
It may never go away. It can last forever.
Which chapter has the case study about Harrison and his transition to preschool?
Chapter 6
There is a pair of twins. One twin is able to act independently without a lot of help from mom and dad. The other twin constantly needs reinforcement and is always doubting their abilities to stray from normal. Which crisis is happening in this situation?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
OBGYN's aren't taught to look for and treat the symptoms, women don't know they have it, and some women may not have a strong support system helping them