A Psychiatrist Is Testing a Drug That Treats Depression

question 62

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)a comparison group that did not receive the drug.
• C)a hypothesis.
• D)psychotherapy to supplement the drug.

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture Debate

The ongoing discussion concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

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A scientist who studies the physiological bases of behavior and mental processes, combining principles from biology and psychology.

Behavioral Neuroscientist

A scientist who studies the brain and nervous system to understand behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

Biological Factors

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