The time course of the effects of antidepressant medications suggests that
A) changes in cellular functioning are necessary to alleviate the symptoms of depression.
B) low dopamine levels are the underlying problem in depression.
C) the effectiveness of the TCAs and SSRIs is largely a placebo effect.
D) altered synaptic activity is not the source of a depressed mood state.
Question 2One of the reasons women may be at higher risk for Alzheimer disease than men is
A) hormonal differences.
B) a higher likelihood of substance abuse.
C) a higher likelihood of experiencing loneliness.
D) they are more likely to ask for help and be diagnosed.
Question 3Which basic personality traits from the 5 factor model seem most important in the development of
paranoid personality disorder?
A) excitement seeking and neuroticism B) antagonism and neuroticism
C) introversion and openness to feelings D) fantasy proneness and tough mindedness
Question 4Knowing what we know about the neurotransmitter imbalances in bipolar disorder, a physician should
give which of the following pieces of advice?
A) If you can keep your serotonin levels normal, you do not have to worry about having a manic
episode.
B) Stay away from drugs that include lithium because bipolar is associated with excessive lithium
activity.
C) Don't take drugs that increase dopamine levels because they can produce manic-like behavior.
D) Eat lots of foods that are rich in norepinephrine.
Question 5Most people with symptoms after exposure to a traumatic situation
A) will gradually recover without professional help.
B) will gradually recover if they get professional help.
C) will immediately seek professional help and quickly recover.
D) will not recover, even if they seek professional help.
Question 6What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased
vulnerability to substance abuse?
What will be an ideal response?
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