Question 1

Antidepressant drugs have a number of unwanted and undesirable side effects.

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Antidepressant drugs can have side effects such as drowsiness, nausea, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, and even an increased risk of suicide in some patients.

Question 2

Describe the general roles of behavior therapies. Also, identify three types of behavior therapy and describe their goals, techniques, and effectiveness.

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Question 3

Identify and describe three types of major approaches to preventing mental disorders in terms of the goals and methods of each type.

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Question 4

Deinstitutionalization has been largely successful due to the abundance of follow-up care available in the community.

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Deinstitutionalization often faced criticism due to the lack of sufficient follow-up care and community support for individuals with mental health issues, leading to various social problems, including homelessness and incarceration.

Question 5

Describe the advantages and goals of group therapy. Also, identify three types of group therapy and briefly describe their methods, goals, and effectiveness.

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Question 6

Describe the role of the therapist in psychoanalysis. What events should occur as a normal result of therapy and how does the therapist help or hinder this process? Finally, summarize current criticisms of traditional psychoanalysis.

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Question 7

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of institutionalization with deinstitutionalization.

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Question 8

Women are more likely than men to be in psychotherapy.

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Multiple studies have shown that women are more likely to seek and engage in psychotherapy than men. This could be due to a variety of reasons, including cultural norms surrounding the expression of emotion and seeking help, as well as differential socialization and gender roles.

Question 9

Describe the general goals and reasons for using biological therapies, Also, identify three types of biological therapy and briefly describe the reasons for using them, their effectiveness, and the disadvantages associated with using them.

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Question 10

Prefrontal lobotomies are rarely used today.

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Prefrontal lobotomies were commonly used in the mid-20th century to treat various mental illnesses but have since been replaced by alternative treatments such as medications and therapy. They are rarely used today due to their invasive nature and potential for causing serious side effects.

Question 11

Psychostimulants are often used to treat severe depression.

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Psychostimulants are not typically used as a primary treatment for severe depression; antidepressants like SSRIs or SNRIs are more commonly prescribed. Psychostimulants may be used in specific cases, such as treatment-resistant depression or to augment other treatments.

Question 12

No one knows exactly how ECT works.

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While there are theories on how ECT affects the brain, there is still no clear consensus or understanding of exactly how it works.

Question 13

Psychiatrists generally prefer ECT to either drugs or psychotherapy.

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This statement is false. Psychiatrists do not generally prefer ECT over drugs or psychotherapy. The choice of treatment depends on the individual patient's condition and needs. ECT is generally reserved for severe cases or for patients who have not responded well to other treatments.

Question 14

A benefit of unilateral ECT versus traditional ECT is that it appears to reduce side effects.

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Studies have shown that unilateral ECT can result in fewer cognitive side effects such as memory loss and confusion compared to traditional ECT.

Question 15

Describe the goals, techniques, roles of the therapist, and effectiveness of therapy in at least three types of cognitive therapy.

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Question 16

Many disorders that afflict people from other cultures do not exist in Western culture at all.

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This statement is true. Different cultures may view and experience mental health conditions differently, and some disorders may be more common or less common in certain cultures.

Question 17

Compare and contrast client-centered with psychoanalysis in terms of the goals of therapy, the role of the therapist, and therapeutic effectiveness.

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Question 18

Summarize the research on the effectiveness of various types of psychotherapy, and on the effectiveness of psychotherapy in general.

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Question 19

Secondary prevention is based on intervention.

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Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to prevent a condition from getting worse or causing further harm. This involves identifying risk factors and symptoms early on and providing appropriate treatments or interventions to prevent the progression of the condition.

Question 20

Throughout most of their history, mental hospitals have not provided adequate care or therapy for their residents.

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Mental hospitals have a long history of neglect, abuse, and inadequate care for their patients, particularly in the early years of their existence. It has only been in more recent history that there has been a push for better care and therapy in mental health facilities.

Quiz 13: Therapies