An Important Factor to Consider When Prescribing Drugs for the Treatment

question 157

Multiple Choice

An important factor to consider when prescribing drugs for the treatment of abnormality would be that:

• A) some people do not benefit from drug treatments.
• B) drugs cannot be combined with other forms of treatment.
• C) drugs are not very effective in the treatment of abnormal behavior.
• D) the adverse effects of drugs will result in worse quality of life than the abnormality brings.

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Definitions:

Secular Trend

a long-term pattern observed in data series over a significant period, indicating a general direction of change in society that is not attributed to seasonal or cyclical variations.

Nonindustrialized Countries

Countries that are less economically developed and not yet significantly involved in industrial processes.

Immaturity

denotes a lack of full development, whether in a biological, psychological, or emotional capacity.

Risky Behavior

Actions or behaviors that can potentially lead to harm or negative consequences for oneself or others.