SSRIs Work by

question 20

Multiple Choice

SSRIs work by

• A) speeding recovery from delusions and hallucinations.
• B) slowing the normal reabsorption of excess serotonin from synapses.
• C) successfully leveling the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder.
• D) stimulating the release of norepinephrine into the bloodstream.

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Definitions:

Rothbart's Temperament Model

A framework for understanding individual differences in temperament, focusing on emotionality, activity, and attentional control.

Regulate Emotion

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express their feelings.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait involving the predisposition to experience negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and anger more frequently and intensely than average.

Difficult Temperament

A behavioral profile characterized by high reactivity and low adaptability, often leading to challenges in interactions.