If the Food and Drug Administration Approves a Drug for Use

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the Food and Drug Administration approves a drug for use as an antidepressant, it means that the drug

• A)may only be prescribed for the treatment of major depression
• B)may only be prescribed for any condition for which the symptoms of depression are present
• C)may be prescribed by physicians for conditions other than those in which depression symptoms are present
• D)is not a schedule controlled substance

Distinguish between different types of phobias and their characteristics.

Understand the concept of mental disorder and its implications on individuals' functioning and behavior.

Recognize the role of biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health and disorders.

Understand the symptoms and characteristics of mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Investigator Expectancies

Preconceived notions or expectations by researchers that could potentially influence the outcome of a study.

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setup that influence participants' expectations or behaviors, potentially biasing the study's outcomes.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Experimenter Expectancies

The influence that the researcher's expectations can have on the outcome of a study, potentially biasing results if not properly controlled.