Explain why it is thought that major affective disorder and bipolar disorder are distinct syndromes

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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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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

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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.

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When designing an instrument, you start with

a. A scale b. An hypothesis c. Paper d. An interview e. A construct f. A theory

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