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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 Problem 12TY

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Solution 1

Bipolar disorders as the name indicate the person suffers from both manic and hypo manic at a time. They are followed or preceded by the depression. In bipolar disorders cyclothymic disorder is also seen that is characterized by the cyclic mood changes. Thus it is also called the manic-depressive disorder.

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Several factors have been identified for the development of bipolar disorder. It includes dysfunctions in the brain, familial and genetic components and hereditary.

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Hence the option b and c are not correct.

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Neuroimaging studies elucidated the brain regions and pathways that implicated the bipolar disorder. In this many regions of brain have concerned are involved with the emotional reactivity. There is a difference in the Amygdala, prefrontal cortex, anterior cortex and hippocampus of the people suffering with disorder compared to controls.

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Hence the correct option is .