Self and Identity Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

Self and identity are

• A) components of behaviour
• B) mental fictions
• C) operational definitions
• D) cognitive constructs influencing how we perceive socially and interact with others

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.

Antidepressant Drugs

Drugs that act as mood elevators for people with severe depression and are also prescribed to treat some anxiety disorders.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder in which manic episodes alternate with periods of depression, usually with relatively normal periods in between.

Lithium

A chemical element used in the treatment of bipolar disorder to stabilize mood swings.