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Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following characteristics are associated with an increased suicide risk EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
What is a common cognitive therapy used for anxiety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposure Therapy is often used to treat anxiety disorders. It involves the exposure of the patient to the feared object or context without any danger, in order to overcome their anxiety. This is particularly effective for phobias, panic disorders, and social anxiety disorders, helping patients gradually face their fears and reduce their sensitivity over time.
Question 3 of 5
What medication class treats depression by increasing serotonin levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. SSRIs function by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is one of the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that carry signals between brain nerve cells (neurons). SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into neurons, making more serotonin available to improve transmission of messages between neurons. This is believed to contribute to their effects on mood and emotion, significantly easing symptoms of depression.
Question 4 of 5
A study based on over 9,000 U. S. residents found that the most prevalent disorder was
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.