Modern antidepressants cure depression by treating the known underlying biological cause of the disorder.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2In the early part of the 20th century, a cure was found for a syphilitic infection that caused a psychosis called
A. schizophrenia
B. specific phobia
C. general paresis
D. phenothiazine
Question 3Tricyclics treat depressive symptoms by
A. decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
B. increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by inhibiting metabolism.
C. decreasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.
D. increasing monoamine neurotransmitters in the synapse by blocking reuptake.
Question 4Both depressed and manic symptoms appear in the general classification of
A. schizophrenia.
B. mood disorders.
C. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D. psychosis.
Question 5The perspective that symptoms of a mental disorder lead to a diagnosis that illuminates both the underlying cause and a cure for the disorder is referred to in the text as the
A. medical model.
B. double-blind design.
C. logical approach.
D. inclusion criteria.
Question 6The fastest, and probably the most effective, treatment for severe cases of depression is
A. imipramine (Tofranil).
B. paroxetine (Paxil).
C. electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
D. psychotherapy.
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