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Psychobiologic Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which treatment involves talking to a psychotherapist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Psychotherapy, commonly referred to as talk therapy, involves discussions with a psychotherapist aimed at understanding and resolving problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body). It can help individuals understand the root causes of their distress and initiate change by developing healthier thinking patterns and coping strategies. Psychotherapy is used to treat a wide range of mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It can be done one-one-one, with family, or in group settings.
Question 2 of 5
Which disorder is primarily treated with light therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Light therapy is the frontline treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter. The therapy involves exposure to artificial light that mimics natural sunlight, which can help improve mood and alleviate depression symptoms. This treatment leverages the influence of light on the brain's chemicals linked to mood and sleep, offsetting the seasonal changes in sunlight that can trigger SAD.
Question 3 of 5
Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. Dr. Anastasia's view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a perspective.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Symptoms of PTSD include all of the following except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A study of adoptees whose biological mothers had schizophrenia found that the adoptees were most likely to develop schizophrenia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.