One Reason the Use of Lithium in the United States

question 49

Multiple Choice

One reason the use of lithium in the United States was delayed as a treatment for bipolar disorder was due to ________

• A) the stigma associated with mental illness.
• B) its addiction potential.
• C) a lack of evidence to demonstrate that it was effective.
• D) the fact that it could not be patented.

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Definitions:

Chameleon Effect

The tendency to mimic unconsciously the nonverbal mannerisms of someone with whom you are interacting.

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive activity where individuals act or respond to stimuli without deliberate thought or awareness, leading to automatic or habitual behaviors.

Social Learning

The capacity to learn from observing others.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often in the context of behaviors that are increased in frequency due to positive feedback or outcomes.