A Psychiatrist Is Testing a Drug That Treats Depression

question 20

Multiple Choice

A psychiatrist is testing a drug that treats depression.He has given the drug to all his patients and all of them have experienced a decrease in depressive symptoms.Although this is interesting,his experience is limited because he does not have a:

• A)Reliable way to measure depressive symptoms
• B)Comparison group that did not receive the drug
• C)Hypothesis
• D)Psychotherapy to supplement the drug

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Definitions:

Regression

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses often due to guilt or societal pressures.

Five-Factor Model

A model that outlines five broad dimensions of human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by compassion, cooperativeness, and a desire to maintain positive social relationships.