Module 55. Biomedical Therapies and Preventing Psychological Disorders

One year ago Margo lost everything in a devastating flood. Although she is not entirely back on her feet, Margo finds more meaning in her life than she ever has. Margo's example BEST illustrates:

posttraumatic growth

Seven months ago, Quinn witnessed the gruesome murder of a close friend. Although many people expected him to suffer from this, he seemed to have the opposite reaction. He had a greater appreciation for life, his relationships with his family became more meaningful, and he became more involved in his faith. Quinn's response is known as:

posttraumatic growth.

Patients receive a general anesthetic and muscle relaxant prior to treatment with:

electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

In order to consider the greatest range of factors that may contribute to the process of healing, a _____ approach to therapy may be MOST useful.

biopsychosocial

John, a professor, spends a good amount of time outside. Based on the textbook's discussion of therapeutic lifestyle change, John is likely to have good mental health as a result, because time outside affects:

exposure to sunlight.

Approximately _____ percent of New York City residents experienced a dysfunctional stress reaction to the events of September 11, 2001.

10

Alberto struggles with anxiety. His friend, Miguel, encourages him to deal with the problem by taking a Xanax. What is a possible argument against this advice?

While drugs reduce symptoms in the moment, they do not address the source of the problem

Which drug is an antianxiety agent?

Xanax

Sadia is suffering from depression. She wants long-term relief from this problem and is willing to work hard to make changes in her life. What treatment is likely to have the best effects long term?

antidepressant medication and therapy simultaneously

Howard Dully was a victim of lobotomy at the age of 12. He has written a memoir about his experiences. How would one expect that lobotomy would have affected him?

impaired executive functions

Tasha wants to help a family member who suffers from depression and has not found relief with therapy or medication. Tasha would probably recommend _____ as the safest option, because there are very few dangerous side effects.

transcranial magnetic stimulation

Mel and her doctor are trying to decide which medication Mel should use to reduce her psychotic symptoms. Her doctor told her that the first-generation dopamine-blocking drugs can have side effects such as:

twitches and tremors.