Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Treating GAD

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of treating GAD with a benzodiazepine?

• A) A therapeutic response is not seen for several weeks.
• B) There is a high risk of overdose.
• C) Such drugs can create physical and psychological dependence.
• D) The somatic symptoms are not treated.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who practices psychoanalysis, a therapeutic technique originally developed by Sigmund Freud that explores unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation of one's own worth or value as perceived by the individual.

Transference

Transference is a phenomenon in psychoanalysis where patients project feelings, attitudes, and desires onto their therapist, reflecting feelings associated with significant figures in their past.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology that focuses on unconscious motivations, conflicts, and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.