A Patient Taking Medication for Mental Illness Develops Restlessness and an Uncontrollable

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient taking medication for mental illness develops restlessness and an uncontrollable need to be in motion. Which drug action causes these symptoms to develop?

• A) Anticholinergic effects
• B) Dopamine-blocking effects
• C) Endocrine-stimulating effects
• D) Ability to stimulate spinal nerves

Comprehend the concept of job performance and its relationship to job satisfaction.

Identify the effects of cognitive dissonance on behavior and decision-making.

Understand the concept of locus of control and its impact on attitudes towards life and work.

Distinguish between the characteristics and behavioral implications of extraversion and introversion.

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Definitions:

Culture-Bound Phenomena

Patterns of behavior, beliefs, or illnesses that are unique to specific cultures and not universally recognized as disorders.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, which cause significant distress and difficulties in functioning.

Secondary Gains

The advantage or benefit individuals might unconsciously gain from maintaining mental health issues or physical illness.

Cognitive Style

An individual's preferred way of processing information, making decisions, and solving problems.