Lithium carbonate exerts its therapeutic effect by

a. reducing the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
b. reducing the positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
c. eliminating the manic phase of bipolar I disorder.
d. increasing neural activity at synapses involving GABA.
e. preventing enzymes in the synaptic gap from destroying dopamine, norepinephrine, and
serotonin.


c. eliminating the manic phase of bipolar I disorder.

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A. Identity Formation B. Coping C. High sensation D. Youth culture identification

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