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The use of antipsychotic drugs does not relieve ____ symptoms related to structural defects in the brain and may have some unpleasant side effects such as Parkinson's disease.

A) positive
B) negative
C) neutral
D) None of the above

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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____ with a psychological disorder are more likely than others to report ____ symptoms.

A) Asian Americans;physical rather than emotional
B) Asian Americans;emotional rather than physical
C) African Americans;physical rather than emotional
D) African Americans;emotional rather than physical

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Identify the group of drugs that can cause virtually eliminating REM sleep and causing a sudden increase in blood pressure-and,thus,an increased likelihood of stroke-if mixed with certain foods,such as red wine,beer,and aged cheeses.

Individuals who experience mild manic and depressive symptoms that persist for a long time are diagnosed with ____.

What is the term used for the treatment of psychological disorders by employing psychological methods that include a personal relationship between a trained therapist and a client;this therapy focuses on changing disordered thoughts,behaviors,and emotions associated with specific psychological disorders.

Julie is diagnosed with severe depression and has not responded to antidepressant drugs in the past.She is at immediate risk for suicide.What would be the most effective treatment for Julie's situation?

When systematic desensitization is used to treat phobias,a ____ is constructed to spell out a sequence of increasingly anxiety-provoking situations related to the feared object or situation.

What is the percent of first-degree relatives of a schizophrenic patient that will develop schizophrenia?

Stephanie is 16 years old.She has been staying out late and refuses to listen to her parents,whom she accuses of picking on her and fighting with each other.Which type of therapy would best suit Stephanie in this situation?

Schizophrenia occurs with what frequency among men and women?

Rae has stopped attending classes and going out with her friends.In fact she avoids any public place,because she reports feeling anxious,her heart races and she fears she's going to die.When she is in such settings,with which of the following conditions is she likely to be diagnosed?

A ____ is a prediction about the likely course of a disorder.

Psychodynamic therapy is often called ____-oriented in that it helps clients understand their own psychological process.

Frederick experiences buoyant,exuberant mood and boundless energy.He has an increased appetite and overindulges in food,alcohol,drugs,and sexual activity,and he moves rapidly from activity to activity with endless optimism and self-confidence.Based on these symptoms,Frederick likely has ____.

In which of the following situations would response prevention likely be used as an intervention,where the client is exposed to situations that trigger the distressing thoughts and feelings?

According to psychoanalytic theory,what purpose does catharsis serve?

The county Ellen resided in experienced a twister,which brought her home to shambles.The next day Ellen was found wandering in the streets.A good samaritan approached her to enquire her whereabouts,but to no avail.She remembered none of her basic details.This condition persisted for months.What could be Ellen's possible diagnosis?

Why is bipolar disorder considered to be a biological disorder?

Which of the following is the primary criticism of psychodynamic therapy?

In which of the following therapies would you expect to find puppets,blocks,crayons,and other common toys?