Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Some people respond well to the newer antipsychotic drugs.
• B)The newer antipsychotic drugs show promise for helping patients who were previously unresponsive to medications.
• C)Recent research found that second-generation antipsychotic meds were no more effective than the older drugs.
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly.

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions performed over and over again, which can be a characteristic of certain psychological conditions, such as OCD.

Obsessive Thoughts

Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that often cause distress or anxiety and may lead to compulsive behaviors in an attempt to alleviate the distress.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental disorder where individuals experience repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) they feel compelled to perform.