The Active Ingredient in Prozac Is Shown Below

question 43

Multiple Choice

The active ingredient in Prozac is shown below. This compound:

• A)is a hydrochloride salt.
• B)contains the conjugate acid of an amine.
• C)was formed by the reaction of an amine and HCl.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavioral training where a negative stimulus is associated with undesirable behaviors to reduce or eliminate those behaviors.

Cognitive Therapies

A group of psychotherapies that focus on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Behavior Modification

Techniques or therapies applied to change undesirable behaviors by using the principles of learning theory.

Exposure Therapies

A technique in behavioral therapy aimed at reducing fear and anxiety responses by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger.