Wellbutrin and Cymbalta Are Examples of the Newest Kind of Antidepressants,and

question 19

Multiple Choice

Wellbutrin and Cymbalta are examples of the newest kind of antidepressants,and they differ from past medications because in addition to affecting serotonin and norepinephrine,they also have an effect on __________.

• A) dopamine
• B) acetylcholine
• C) epinephrine
• D) gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychology, a part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Personality Test

A questionnaire or other standardized instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup.

Horney's Theory

A psychoanalytic approach developed by Karen Horney, focusing on social and cultural factors influencing personality, emphasizing the concept of basic anxiety.