The process by which lithium reduces the likelihood of mood swings
A) is a combination of re-uptake inhibition and receptor site blockades among serotonin and dopamine
tracts.
B) involves changes in stress hormones including cortisol.
C) is unknown at this time.
D) alters GABA levels, although exactly how it does this is unknown.
C
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a. avoid any mention or acknowledgment of her pregnancy, consistent with the point that pregnancy is an invisible topic. b. be likely to touch her stomach and give plenty of uninvited advice. c. stand somewhat closer to her than to a nonpregnant woman. d. avoid being in the same room with her, because it's embarrassing to discuss the topic of pregnancy.
What are beliefs that depart from reality in ways that make us remain optimistic?
A. positive illusions B. self-differentiation C. self-discrepancy D. cognitive distortion
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a) Perception b) Difference threshold c) Sensation d) Absolute threshold
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considered to be strangers and not appear to be distressed by this lack of unfamiliarity. This stage of attachment is called __________ . Fill in the blanks with correct word