A Major Complication Involving Combining Medication and Psychotherapy Is That

question 126

Multiple Choice

A major complication involving combining medication and psychotherapy is that:

• A)they often alter brain function in opposing ways.
• B)medication often reduces the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
• C)insurance companies do not cover psychotherapy but do cover medical treatment.
• D)it usually requires coordination among several mental health care providers.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that analyzes how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts.

Theoretical Systems

Frameworks or models that are developed to explain various phenomena or behaviors through abstract concepts and interactions.

Personality

A set of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that are relatively stable over time and across situations, and that distinguish one individual from another.

Neuroscientists

Scientists who specialize in the study of the nervous system, including the brain's structure, function, development, genetics, and pathology.