Bipolar Disorder Is Not Associated with ______

question 6

Multiple Choice

Bipolar disorder is not associated with ______.

• A) an imbalance in neurotransmitters
• B) a genetic susceptibility
• C) maternal infection
• D) oxidative stress and neural damage

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Definitions:

Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

A neuropsychological test that measures an individual's ability to form abstract concepts and shift problem-solving strategies.

Prefrontal Cortex Injury

Damage to the front part of the brain which can affect personality, decision-making, and social behavior due to the prefrontal cortex's role in executive functions.

Switching Strategies

The process by which individuals or systems change their approach to achieving a goal based on new information or conditions.

Firing Rate

The frequency at which a neuron discharges action potentials or 'fires'.