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To be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, a person
 
  a) must be currently experiencing manic symptoms.
  b) must have experienced hypomanic symptoms as well as depressive symptoms at some point in their lifetime.
  c) must have had at least one episode of mania at some point in their lifetime.
  d) must have experienced at least one depressive episode.

Question 2

Suppose a new technique is developed that can accurately and quickly measure monoamine oxidase levels in the brain. Using this technique, a scientist finds a very low level of monamine oxidase in the brain of a research participant.
 
  What will the scientist conclude about this person's current level of serotonin?
   a) The serotonin level is normal.
   b) The serotonin level is likely to be very high.
   c) The level of serotonin is at such low levels that it may cause death.
   d) The level of serotonin is not related to monoamine oxidase, so no
   conclusion could be reached.

Question 3

John was recently diagnosed with dissociative amnesia. His family and friends have asked to be involved in his treatment. What therapeutic approach is appropriate?
 
  a) family therapy
   b) supportive therapy
   c) social interaction
   d) relaxation training

Question 4

Which of the following is a critique of findings from meta-analyses?
 
  a) The summarized studies use different statistical procedures.
  b) Different studies reach different conclusions.
  c) They summarize findings from studies of varying quality.
  d) There are usually insufficient numbers of studies to analyze.

Question 5

Joan has repeated episodes of complex motor behavior. She rises from her bed and walks around the house. Joan has:
 
  a) sleep terror disorder
  b) sleep apnea
  c) sleepwalking disorder
  d) nightmare disorder

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I'm still confused, but thanks for answering correctly