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A type of medication sometimes used for its calming or paradoxical effect on hyperactive children is:
 
  a. Valium.
  b. barbiturates.
  c. Antabuse.
  d. amphetamines.

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Tardive dyskinesia may result from prolonged use of:
 
  a. major tranquilizers.
  b. minor tranquilizers.
  c. sedatives.
  d. Antabuse.

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The major tranquilizers:
 
  a. produce a permanent cure for psychotic reactions.
  b. are used mainly to treat depression.
  c. help control the symptoms of psychosis.
  d. have no harmful side effects.

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The prognosis is the identification of the disorder according to the symptoms.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The first step in the medical (model) procedure is:
 
  a. the formulation of a treatment plan.
  b. the prognosis.
  c. arriving at a diagnosis.
  d. estimating the degree of recovery that can be expected for the patient.

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Disorders caused by physical abnormalities of the brain, nervous system, and other internal systems are called:
 
  a. functional disorders.
  b. spiritual disorders.
  c. organic disorders.
  d. neurotic disorders.

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Which of the following would be most likely to have an organic cause?
 
  a. addiction to cocaine
  b. neurosisc epilepsy
 d. antisocial tendencies

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Which of the following would not be an organic cause of a disorder?
 
  a. inherited or genetic defect
  b. a viral infection
  c. a drug overdose
  d. faulty parental upbringing

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There are biological, psychological, and social theories about alcoholism but only one kind of theory could be correct.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which level of observation stresses a person's skills, motives, and needs?
 
  a. biological
  b. socioeconomic
  c. psychological
  d. medical

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