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Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
What disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bipolar disorder is characterized by significant mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These mood swings can affect sleep, energy levels, behavior, judgment, and the ability to think clearly. Episodes may occur rarely or multiple times a year. While the exact cause of bipolar disorder isn't completely understood, it typically involves a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. The condition often requires lifelong management, which may include medication and psychotherapy to stabilize mood swings and reduce the severity of symptoms.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor their every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.