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Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which disorder among the following is characterized by shifts in mood as well as changes in activity and energy levels, involves experiencing shifts between elevated moods and periods of depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder, is defined by shifts in mood, activity, and energy levels, including episodes of mania (elevated moods) and depression. Unlike mania or hypomania, which are symptoms, and schizophrenia, which involves psychosis rather than mood swings, bipolar disorder encompasses both extremes, often with normal mood periods in between, making it the correct answer.