Which Statement Is True About the Treatment of Major Depression

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the treatment of major depression?

• A) Patients can wean themselves off the medication as soon as they start to feel better.
• B) The preferred route of administration is SL.
• C) Treatment must be continued for at least 4 to 9 months.
• D) If the patient is taking antidepressants as prescribed, the family does not have to worry about suicidal tendencies.

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Definitions:

Drive Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to fulfill basic biological needs.

Incentive

A motivation or reason for doing something, often a reward or benefit that encourages specific behavior.

Delay Of Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward, often associated with better psychological outcomes.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, depicting a five-tier model of human needs, arranged in a hierarchy, stating that as basic needs are fulfilled people become motivated to achieve higher level needs.