
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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Given the function $f(x) = \frac{a}{a-1}(2^x - 2^{-x})$ where $a > 0$ and $a \neq 1$.
1. Determine the parity and monotonicity of the function $f(x)$ and explain the reasoning.
2. It is known that for $x \in (-1, 1)$, we always have $f(m-1) + f(m) < 0$. Find the range of values for the real number $m$.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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