Based on Outcome Studies That Have Evaluated the Effectiveness of Light

question 119

Multiple Choice

Based on outcome studies that have evaluated the effectiveness of light therapy for seasonal depressions, it appears that

• A) many patients with seasonal affective disorders do respond well to light therapy.
• B) light therapy is an expensive but useless gimmick.
• C) no one knows the correct dosage of light.
• D) there is no theory to explain how light therapy could possibly work.

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Definitions:

Intoxication

Intoxication is a physiological condition that results from the ingestion of substances such as alcohol or drugs, leading to impaired cognitive and physical abilities.

Tolerance

The process of becoming less responsive to a substance (such as drugs) or a stimulus after repeated exposure.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the use of a substance, characterized by a set of symptoms that can vary in severity depending on the substance and duration of use.

Substance Use Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the harmful and compulsive use of psychoactive substances, leading to significant impairment or distress.