In the Oliver Sacks chapter, the patient with Tourette's syndrome was treated with Haldol and all EXCEPT which of the below occurred?

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In the Oliver Sacks chapter, the patient with Tourette's syndrome was treated with Haldol and all EXCEPT which of the below occurred?

A. there was an immediate positive influence on his daily life B. he chose eventually to take the medication during the week and not during the weekend C. his job situation and home life improved D. he became worse at ping-pong

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 of 5

When you stroke an infant's foot and the big toe flexes while the other toes fan out, what major reflex are you observing?

A. Plantar reflex B. Babinski reflex C. Startle reflex D. Rooting reflex

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

What are the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in order?

A. fight-or-flight, defense, withdrawal B. alarm, resistance, exhaustion C. allostatic load, stress, return to normalcy D. denial, adaptation, acceptance

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following best describes the effects of social support on stress?

A. Perceived social support provides a bigger benefit than enacted social support. B. All social contact is beneficial in dealing with stress. C. People who have many friends have more perceived social support. D. People who receive the most enacted social support also report the greatest perceived social support.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which best defines dysthymia?

A. A movement disorder often caused by psychoactive medication B. A less intense but longer-lasting form of depression C. A mood characterized by fast, disconnected thoughts D. The early phase of a bipolar episode, before symptoms become severe.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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