In Addition to Their Use in Treating Depression,antidepressant Drugs Are

question 41

Multiple Choice

In addition to their use in treating depression,antidepressant drugs are now being used to treat

• A) auditory hallucinations and delusions of persecution.
• B) tardive dyskinesia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
• C) obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) antisocial personality disorder and dissociative identity disorder.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of a psychiatric disorder.

Inhibited Temperament

A personality trait characterized by shyness, cautiousness, and high levels of emotional reactivity to new or unfamiliar situations.

Difficult Temperament

A behavioral profile characterized by high reactivity and difficulty adapting to changes or regulating emotions.