Regarding psychotropic drugs, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Scientists have developed drugs that work on neurotransmitter irregularities that are involved in a wide range of psychological disorders.
b. There are four major groupings of psychotropic drugs—antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotic, andantisomatic
c. Psychotropic drugs work as either agonists or antagonists.
d. Limitations of psychotropic drugs include side effects and potential for abuse.
e. Compared to other biomedical therapies, psychotropic drugs are less controversial.
b
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a. positive reinforcement b. negative reinforcement c. positive punishment d. negative punishment
Which of the following is an example of non-assertive or passive behavior?
a. Sending back a meal that isn't acceptable. b. Trying to get what you want through sarcasm, insults, or put-downs. c. Becoming angry when something doesn't go your way. d. Apologizing to a person who is taking advantage of you.
The somatic nervous system contains two branches: the sympathetic and the parasympathetic divisions
a. True b. False
Individuals with bulimia nervosa usually ________
A) feel depressed and guilty about their abnormal eating habits B) lose between 25 and 50 percent of their body weight C) deny or minimize the seriousness of the disorder D) have overprotective and controlling parents