Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes What Researchers Know

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes what researchers know about how lithium produces its beneficial effects in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

• A) Lithium works by reducing blood levels of the neurotransmitter GABA.
• B) Lithium increases the brain's ability to absorb oxygen.
• C) Lithium increases brain levels of dopamine and reduces brain levels of serotonin.
• D) Lithium helps stabilize levels of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate in the brain.

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Definitions:

Avoiding

A conflict management strategy where one or more parties decide not to engage or confront the issue at hand.

Intergroup Conflicts

Situations where groups with differing aims, values, or interests come into opposition or combat.

Intragroup Conflicts

Refers to disagreements or disputes that occur within a group, often involving differences in opinions, goals, or methodologies.

Intrapersonal Conflicts

Conflicts that occur within an individual, involving internal struggle to make a decision or overcome a feeling.