Jake Is 15 Years Old

question 81

Multiple Choice

Jake is 15 years old. Since about age 10, he has had periods of sadness, irritability and withdrawal. At times, he was so down that he could not get out of bed or make it to school. Recently, he has begun to experience times where he felt energized and needed less sleep. He got caught up on his homework, joined three clubs at school and tried out for the basketball team. He asked "the best looking girl in the school," a senior, to prom . His parents describe him as arrogant and irritable at times. He seems annoyed that people can't keep up with him in conversation. Which of the following best describes Jake's symptoms?

• A)Bipolar I
• B)Bipolar II
• C)Cyclothmia
• D)Depression in remission

Comprehend different psychological theories and models related to attention and discrimination learning.

Distinguish between various types of stimuli and their roles in learning.

Identify the key brain regions involved in discrimination learning and their functions.

Explain the process and significance of conditional discrimination tasks.

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