Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Use

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to the use of drug therapy for treating autism?

• A)Use of the antipsychotic medication Haloperidol has been discontinued because it has too many side effects.
• B)The hyperactivity drug Ritalin has been found to be helpful in alleviating many autism symptoms.
• C)Only one medication, the antipsychotic risperidone, has received FDA approval fro the treatment of autism.
• D)SSRIs have been helpful and very effective in decreasing anxiety, repetitive behaviors, and impulsivity.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers over a period of time.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price consumers are willing to pay and the price they actually pay. It is the net gain derived by the buyers of the good.

Cell-Phone Service

A service provided by telecommunications companies that enables mobile phone users to make and receive calls, texts, and use data.

Utility-Maximizing

A behavioral principle where consumers allocate their income to purchase a mix of goods and services that provides the highest overall utility.