Knowing What We Know About the Neurotransmitter Imbalances in Bipolar

question 10

Multiple Choice

Knowing what we know about the neurotransmitter imbalances in bipolar disorder, a physician should give which of the following pieces of advice?

• A) "Eat lots of foods that are rich in norepinephrine."
• B) "Don't take drugs that increase dopamine levels because they can produce manic-like behavior."
• C) "Stay away from drugs that include lithium because bipolar is associated with excessive lithium activity."
• D) "If you can keep your serotonin levels normal, you do not have to worry about having a manic episode."

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Definitions:

Superego's Prohibitions

Restrictions or moral imperatives imposed by the superego, a component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing internalized ideals and morals.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist projects their own feelings and issues onto the client, potentially impacting the therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Neutrality

A clinical stance adopted by therapists to remain nonjudgmental and unbiased towards the client's feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Psychodynamic Practice

A therapeutic approach that explores the influence of the unconscious on behavior, drawing on concepts from psychoanalytic theory.