Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic Swimmer)and Tom Watson (Golfer)have Been

question 100

Multiple Choice

Examples of Dana Torres (Olympic swimmer) and Tom Watson (golfer) have been used to illustrate that:

• A)there have been instances of highly conditioned athletes stretching the age limit on winning performances.
• B)peaking of physical performance occurs later than previously thought.
• C)peaking of winning performances occurs earlier than previously thought.
• D)the lessening of physical abilities is a common complaint,even among highly conditioned athletes,past a certain age.

Describe therapeutic approaches and their techniques, such as social skills training and cognitive therapy.

Understand the differences between traditional and atypical antipsychotic medications.

Know the primary drug treatments for specific psychological disorders like schizophrenia.

Examine the historical shift in treating psychological disorders from institutional to community settings.

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Definitions:

Humanistic

Relating to a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of human experience and potential.

Classical Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud that seeks to understand and treat mental disorders by exploring the unconscious mind, dreams, and childhood experiences.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications used to alleviate symptoms of depression by affecting neurotransmitter levels in the brain.

Therapeutic Procedures

involve medical or surgical methods applied to improve health, alleviate symptoms, and treat diseases.