In the 1950s, the first effective drugs for severe psychotic disorders were developed in a systematic way. Before that time, all of the following were used to treat psychosis EXCEPT
a. opium
b. neuroleptics
c. herbal medicine
d. moral therapy
b
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In the absence of other etiological factors for alcohol use disorder, being raised by an alcoholic parent
a. still significantly increases the chance of developing the disorder. b. does not appear to be a critical consideration in the development of the disorder. c. increases the risk of alcohol dependence, but decreases the risk of abuse. d. reduces the risk of alcohol related problems but increases the risk of drug related problems.
In the clinical area, most of the research has centered on analyses of the disordered thinking of:
a. psychopaths b. schizophrenics c. bored people d. narcissistic people
Under normal circumstances, our brains lose 2–3 grams of weight per year after age 60
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Jay is undergoing a brain scan to diagnose unexplained medical symptoms he is experiencing. During the scan, the technician notices a lot of activity in his basal ganglia. This suggests that Jay may have been thinking of which of the following?
A. Calculating how much money he will owe for the visit if his insurance covers 20% of the cost B. What he did for each of his children's birthday parties last year C. The steps he will need to do to change his car's oil after leaving the appointment D. His grocery list and the items he needs to purchase from the store