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Which is the MOST effective technique for lessening negative prejudice: 

The diathesis-stress model posits that psychological disorders develop due to a combination of a ________  (diathesis) and _________.

Which medication is the go-to for bipolar disorder

A comprehensive classification system published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health conditions 

Autism Spectrum Disorder is more often seen in girls than boys. 

_________ psychologists are interested in how our beliefs, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others in a variety of settings:

Unstable emotional condition characterized by cycles of abnormal, persistent high mood (mania) and low mood (depression).

________ is characterized by deep affection, friendship, and commitment, while ________ involves intense emotions, attraction, and desire, often with a strong physical component.

When treating anxiety, benzodiazepines may be used to calm a patient down. This happens because benzodiazepines activate ______, the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter (which then acts to activate the parasympathetic nervous system!)

A field that attempts to understand the links between cognitive processes