What Is It Called When Congress Is Unable to Pass

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is it called when Congress is unable to pass important legislation because of partisan conflict?

• A) gridlock
• B) whipping
• C) gerrymandering
• D) filibustering

Identify the biological mechanisms believed to cause mood disorders, specifically mania.

Describe the symptoms and diagnosis specific to bipolar I disorder.

Understand how unipolar depression is categorized.

Recognize structural brain abnormalities associated with bipolar disorder.

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Definitions:

Decentration

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously, essential for understanding concepts like conservation in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood, where the child focuses on one aspect of a situation, neglecting other important features.

Objectivity

The quality of being unbiased, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Mental Operations

The processes of thinking and reasoning, including problem-solving, decision-making, and the manipulation of abstract concepts.