PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION (PMH-C) EXAM
NEWEST ACTUAL 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED /GRADED A+
What is the Gender Similarities Hypothesis? - ----Answers---
A 2005 study that indicated that males and females are similar
on most, but not all, psychological variables (indicated via
overlapping bell curves)
What does the U-Shaped Curve of Marital Happiness indicate
for the perinatal period? - ----Answers---"Raising children" is
the second point on the u-shaped curve of satisfaction, which
is the first point on the decline (maxing out at saving for
college, 25 years, children leaving home)
What are some components of traditional masculinity ("Daddy
1.0")? - ----Answers---- antifemininity
- status and achievement
- inexpressiveness and independence
- adventurousness and aggressiveness
- dad's role is to support mom and earn, not be involved with
young children
What are some mental health implications of masculinity
standards for new dads? - ----Answers---- changing roles
brings stress and uncertainty
,- depression and anxiety
- history of MH/abuse/trauma
- gender role conflict
What is the prevalence of PMHDs for new dads? - ----
Answers---10-20% men experience PMHDs during the
perinatal period
- 10% have depression (12.8% in US)
- 4-16% have prenatal anxiety
- 2-18% have postpartum anxiety
What are some components of positive masculinity ("Daddy
2.0")? - ----Answers---- male relational styles bring more fun
shared activities
- male ways of caring (caring, protection, action empathy)
- generative fatherhood
- male self-reliance
- provider role as source of meaning
- male courage/risk-taking
- group orientation
- humanitarian service
- humor
- male heroism (overcoming obstacles)
,What are some elements of "The Fatherhood Role" as
described by a 2006 study? - ----Answers---- fostering a
positive relationship with the mother
- spending time with the child
- nurturing the child
- disciplining appropriately
- serving as a guide to the world
- protecting and providing
- being a role model
What are the 4 steps of assertive communication (according to
Dr. Daniel Singley)? - ----Answers---- ASK
- LISTEN
- ASSERT
- COMPROMISE
Dads prefer supports which are: - ----Answers---- informal
(friends, family, work colleagues, online information)
- from fathers themselves
- supportive of a "winging it" on-the-fly approach to seeking
support
What does the research show about the importance of
fatherhood involvement? - ----Answers---- children have
higher IQ, school readiness, social skills, popularity, empathy,
attachment, emotional regulation, emotional security, and
independence
, - dad has fewer mental health issues, increased confidence
and satisfaction in family
- mom has fewer mental health issues, increased
responsiveness, confidence and affection
What are some barriers to father involvement? - ----
Answers---- blended or inconsistent family structure
- substance use
- fathers' and mothers' socialization
- low self-efficacy
- anxiety/gatekeeping
- custody arrangements
- work/life balance
What are some protective factors for fathers related to
experiences with diversity? - ----Answers---- familismo
- multigenerational homes
- adoptive dual dads
What are some risk factors for fathers related to experiences
with diversity? - ----Answers---- historical trauma
- high AND low SES
- rigid masculine socialization
What is the difference observed with a child's central nervous
system in comparing mothers' versus fathers' play? - ----
NEWEST ACTUAL 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED /GRADED A+
What is the Gender Similarities Hypothesis? - ----Answers---
A 2005 study that indicated that males and females are similar
on most, but not all, psychological variables (indicated via
overlapping bell curves)
What does the U-Shaped Curve of Marital Happiness indicate
for the perinatal period? - ----Answers---"Raising children" is
the second point on the u-shaped curve of satisfaction, which
is the first point on the decline (maxing out at saving for
college, 25 years, children leaving home)
What are some components of traditional masculinity ("Daddy
1.0")? - ----Answers---- antifemininity
- status and achievement
- inexpressiveness and independence
- adventurousness and aggressiveness
- dad's role is to support mom and earn, not be involved with
young children
What are some mental health implications of masculinity
standards for new dads? - ----Answers---- changing roles
brings stress and uncertainty
,- depression and anxiety
- history of MH/abuse/trauma
- gender role conflict
What is the prevalence of PMHDs for new dads? - ----
Answers---10-20% men experience PMHDs during the
perinatal period
- 10% have depression (12.8% in US)
- 4-16% have prenatal anxiety
- 2-18% have postpartum anxiety
What are some components of positive masculinity ("Daddy
2.0")? - ----Answers---- male relational styles bring more fun
shared activities
- male ways of caring (caring, protection, action empathy)
- generative fatherhood
- male self-reliance
- provider role as source of meaning
- male courage/risk-taking
- group orientation
- humanitarian service
- humor
- male heroism (overcoming obstacles)
,What are some elements of "The Fatherhood Role" as
described by a 2006 study? - ----Answers---- fostering a
positive relationship with the mother
- spending time with the child
- nurturing the child
- disciplining appropriately
- serving as a guide to the world
- protecting and providing
- being a role model
What are the 4 steps of assertive communication (according to
Dr. Daniel Singley)? - ----Answers---- ASK
- LISTEN
- ASSERT
- COMPROMISE
Dads prefer supports which are: - ----Answers---- informal
(friends, family, work colleagues, online information)
- from fathers themselves
- supportive of a "winging it" on-the-fly approach to seeking
support
What does the research show about the importance of
fatherhood involvement? - ----Answers---- children have
higher IQ, school readiness, social skills, popularity, empathy,
attachment, emotional regulation, emotional security, and
independence
, - dad has fewer mental health issues, increased confidence
and satisfaction in family
- mom has fewer mental health issues, increased
responsiveness, confidence and affection
What are some barriers to father involvement? - ----
Answers---- blended or inconsistent family structure
- substance use
- fathers' and mothers' socialization
- low self-efficacy
- anxiety/gatekeeping
- custody arrangements
- work/life balance
What are some protective factors for fathers related to
experiences with diversity? - ----Answers---- familismo
- multigenerational homes
- adoptive dual dads
What are some risk factors for fathers related to experiences
with diversity? - ----Answers---- historical trauma
- high AND low SES
- rigid masculine socialization
What is the difference observed with a child's central nervous
system in comparing mothers' versus fathers' play? - ----
