What is the primary reason that lithium is no longer considered a first-line treatment for youths with bipolar disorders?
a. It was found to be no more effective than placebo in a randomized study on bipolar youths.
b. Its effectiveness has never been tested against the effectiveness of a placebo.
c. Almost a third of youths could not tolerate the side effects of lithium.
d. The method of action of lithium is unknown.
c. Almost a third of youths could not tolerate the side effects of lithium.
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a. Nonexistent b. Increasing c. Decreasing d. Dwindling
Why are cases of elder abuse underreported?
What will be an ideal response?
Which three categories (concerning career developmental competencies) has NOICC identified as foci for elementary school children?
A. Self-knowledge, school rules, and career planning B. Self-knowledge, emotional exploration, and manner development C. Self-knowledge, educational and occupational exploration, and career planning D. Self-knowledge, emotional exploration, and career planning
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a. matched to the uniqueness of the client. b. matched to goals. c. a function of theoretical orientation. d. based on an estimate of the duration of counseling.