Explain why it is thought that major affective disorder and bipolar disorder are distinct syndromes
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Major affective disorder occurs without mania and is more likely to be noted in women than men. Bipolar disorder represents alternating periods of depression and of mania (euphoria). A variety of treatments exist for unipolar depression (MAOIs, tricyclics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ECT, sleep deprivation), while lithium is an effective treatment for bipolar disorder.
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A. Depression B. Mania C. Paranoia D. Self-Acceptance
What are the main bases of friendship in middle childhood?
a. close proximity and shared activities b. shared activities and trust c. age and appearance d. SES and popularity
Explain how social interaction with adults contributes to advanced cognitive competence. In your explanation, address both guided participation and the cultural context in which families interact with their children.
What will be an ideal response?
When designing an instrument, you start with
a. A scale b. An hypothesis c. Paper d. An interview e. A construct f. A theory