Based on Relevant Research on Treatment of Psychological Disorders, Why

question 5

Multiple Choice

Based on relevant research on treatment of psychological disorders, why might someone choose psychotherapy over medication in order to treat depression?

• A)There really isn't a good reason as to why someone might choose psychotherapy over medication.
• B)There is a high relapse rate once medication is discontinued.
• C)Many individuals are concerned about the long-term side effects of such medications.
• D)Psychotherapy has consistently been shown to be superior in treating depression than medication.

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Definitions:

Sleep Clinic

A medical facility specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders related to sleep, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.

Activation Synthesis Model

A theory in neuroscience that proposes dreams result from the brain's attempt to make sense of random neural activity during REM sleep.

Dreaming

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder causing people to get up and walk around while in a state of sleep.