Author Question: A female friend complains to you that her anxiety and tension are all related to PMS. She sighs, ... (Read 14 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

A female friend complains to you that her anxiety and tension are all related to PMS. She sighs, There's nothing I can do about it.. Based on the information in Chapter 4, your best response is

a. I've read that antidepressants are currently the best treatment for PMS..
b. According to my Psychology of Women course, there's no such thing as PMS. You better look for another explanation..
c. Exercise and a healthier diet have been clearly shown to improve PMS symptoms..
d. Are there other problems that might be causing your anxiety and tension, other than PMS?

Question 2

Suppose that you know a girl who has not yet begun to menstruate. She asks you what to expect about her menstrual cycle. You would tell her that

a. most women suffer from premenstrual tension.
b. hormonal factors may cause premenstrual problems in some women, but cultural and psychological factors are probably more important.
c. very few women experience any menstrual pain.
d. the proper attitude toward menstruation can almost always eliminate the premenstrual syndrome.