So-called "new wave of cognitive therapy" differs from traditional cognitive therapy in that it emphasizes:
A) challenging irrational cognitions.
B) accepting problematic thoughts.
C) working to change unacceptable thoughts.
D) researching the effectiveness of the therapy.
Ans: B) accepting problematic thoughts.
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a. Most rats were immune to the effects of the stress. b. The rats' depression was reduced by the high level of physical activity. c. The stress caused a form of brain damage that first led to motor retardation and then death. d. The rats that exhibited symptoms similar to depression had altered neurotransmitter levels.
If you wanted a drug to improve the functioning of GABA, you would choose:
A) a drug that increased neuronal firing speed. B) a benzodiazepine. C) any of the antidepressants. D) a drug that works on the endocrine level rather than the neuron level.