How Are Atypical Antipsychotics Different from Traditional Antipsychotic Medications

question 52

Multiple Choice

How are atypical antipsychotics different from traditional antipsychotic medications?

• A) Atypical antipsychotics are older.
• B) Atypical antipsychotics only treat the positive symptoms.
• C) Atypical antipsychotics only treat the negative symptoms.
• D) Atypical antipsychotics are less likely to cause tardive dyskinesia.

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Definitions:

Regression Model

A statistical approach for estimating the relationships among variables, often used for prediction and forecasting.

Dummy Variables

Variables created to assign numerical values to categorical data, often used in regression analysis to include qualitative factors as independent variables.

Qualitative Variables

Variables that categorize or describe attribute characteristics without a natural numerical order or ranking.

Regression Model

A mathematical model that describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.