Antidepressant Medication Seems to Be Most Effective in the Elderly

question 3

True/False

Antidepressant medication seems to be most effective in the elderly if it is taken for longer periods of time (e.g., 24 months).

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The difficulty in learning new information because of the presence of previous information.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting typically up to several seconds.

Extreme Stress

A high level of stress that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, often leading to significant psychological or physical health issues.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.