A Therapist Is Conducting Research to Determine Effective Forms of Intervention

question 103

Multiple Choice

A therapist is conducting research to determine effective forms of intervention. What would she focus on to increase the chances of recovery from schizophrenia?

• A) antidepressant medications
• B) virtual reality therapy
• C) psychodynamic approaches
• D) antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of acetylcholine receptor found predominantly in the central and peripheral nervous systems, playing a key role in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction and cognitive functions.

Effector Cells

Cells that perform a response in the body after receiving a signal, such as T-cells and B-cells in the immune system attacking pathogens.

Parasympathetic Innervation

A component of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" activities in the body.