Depressed Individuals Who Are Not Helped by Standard Antidepressants May

question 59

Multiple Choice

Depressed individuals who are not helped by standard antidepressants may take drugs that block the enzyme responsible for breaking down norepinephrine and serotonin. These drugs are called __________

• A) benzodiazepines.
• B) monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
• C) tricyclics.
• D) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

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Definitions:

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that pose little to no actual danger.

Social Phobias

are anxiety disorders characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might be exposed to possible scrutiny by others.

Primary Phobias

The intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that are a primary psychological concern.

Innate Phobias

Pre-programmed fears that are believed to be evolutionary acquired and common across individuals, such as fear of snakes or heights.