In View of the Evidence, the Widespread Practice of Taking

question 153

Multiple Choice

In view of the evidence, the widespread practice of taking melatonin to promote sleep is

• A) dangerous and should be stopped.
• B) definitely a waste of time.
• C) likely to be of no more than minor benefit.
• D) likely to have some major sleep benefits.
• E) likely to improve all stages of sleep except REM.

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia, symptoms that reflect decreases or deficits in normal emotional responses, motivation, or social behaviors.

Profoundly Depressed

A state of severe depression where an individual feels extreme despondency and incapacity.

Prodromal Phase

A stage that precedes the onset of a disease, characterized by early symptoms that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.

Socially Withdrawn

A behavior pattern where an individual prefers to avoid social interactions, often due to anxiety, depression, or personal preference.