What is the name of the process by which people concentrate on selected skill areas to compensate for losses in other areas?

A. selective optimization
B. activity theory
C. continuity theory
D. minimizing theory


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. they are more common than depressive disorders b. they often coexist with other mental disorders c. men are more likely than women to suffer from bipolar II disorder d. there is very little risk of suicide

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In therapeutic groups the therapist takes steps to prevent the formation of a social relationships between the members of the group.

a.  True   b.  False

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Research indicates that marijuana use is least associated with which symptom?

a. ?severe withdrawal symptoms b. ?motor impairment c. ?reductions in creativity d. ?lasting impairments in reasoning and memory

Psychology

Low levels of both _____ and _____ have been implicated as contributory factors in mood disorders.

A) norepinephrine; acetylcholine B) endorphins; serotonin C) GABA; serotonin D) norepinephrine; serotonin

Psychology