During the Late 1800s and Early 1900s, the Primary Purpose

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Multiple Choice

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the primary purpose of diagnostic categories was ______.

• A) the diagnosis of prisoners
• B) the collection of statistical and census data
• C) compliance with health insurance and managed care company policies
• D) to offer guidance toward particular forms of medication and psychotherapy

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Medications

Drugs that are used to treat depressive disorders by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Temporary Memory Impairments

Short-term reductions in memory ability, which may be caused by various factors such as stress, trauma, or certain medical conditions.

Escitalopram

An antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry.