Which Statement Is NOT True of Antidepressant Drugs

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of antidepressant drugs?

• A) They have selective and very specific actions on the brain.
• B) They improve chemical transmission in noradrenaline and histamine synapses.
• C) It takes several weeks for their users to exhibit antidepressant effects.
• D) Their use can result in increased anxiety and memory impairment.

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Definitions:

Sometimes-Opponent-Process Theory

A theory suggesting emotional reactions are followed by opposite emotional states; initially applied to psychological explanations of drug addiction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, reflexive reactions to specific stimuli that are not learned, such as jerking your hand away from a hot surface.

UCS Cortical Center

A hypothetical or proposed brain area responsible for processing unconditioned stimuli, which automatically trigger reflexive responses.