John Has Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

question 54

Multiple Choice

John has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Consistent with neuroimaging studies, we would expect that John will ____.

• A) have increased brain activation in regulating emotions
• B) have reduced gray matter
• C) become less emotionally responsive
• D) show increases in gray matter

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Definitions:

Techniques

Methods or approaches employed in various fields to achieve specific outcomes or to solve problems.

Therapy

A treatment intended to heal or relieve a disorder, typically involving psychological techniques; can refer to a wide variety of interventions in mental health.

Anxiety-Related Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, avoidance, and behavioral disturbances.

Treating

The process of giving medical care or therapy to remedy or alleviate symptoms of an illness or condition.