One theory about the mechanism of mood stabilizers in reducing the symptoms of bipolar disorder suggests that it changes _____ ion activity in neurons.

A)potassium and norepinephrine
B)sodium and tyramine
C)norepinephrine and sodium
D)potassium and sodium


D)potassium and sodium

Psychology

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Which of the following best describes the classification of experimental substance use?

a. trying a substance once or perhaps a few times out of curiosity and then not using it again b. the use of a substance during social activities with one or more friends c. using a substance to relieve an unpleasant emotional state such as sadness, anxiety, stress, or loneliness d. when a person has become dependent on regular use of the substance to feel good physically or psychologically

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Rumination (and ruminating with others, or co-rumination) can increase the risk of depression, especially in girls. Ruminating is _____.

a. visualizing a more positive future b. preferring and seeking indoor social activities instead of outdoor activities c. engaging in active problem-solving behaviors d. repeatedly thinking or talking about concerns or events

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In dialectical behavior therapy, clients with borderline personality disorder may learn how to control their ________ behaviors by monitoring situations most likely to lead to such behaviors and learning alternative ways to handle those situations.

A. impulsive B. obsessive C. suspicious D. avoidant

Psychology