Extrapyramidal Symptoms, a Common Side Effect of Traditional Medications Used

question 89

Multiple Choice

Extrapyramidal symptoms, a common side effect of traditional medications used to treat schizophrenia, are disturbances in

• A) attention.
• B) motor functions.
• C) affect regulation.
• D) weight regulation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theories

Theoretical frameworks that emphasize the role of mental processes such as perception, memory, and thought in the development of personality, behavior, and learning.

Conscious Thoughts

Mentally aware or deliberate thoughts that one can observe, know, and report.

Piagetian Stage

One of the developmental phases in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to approximately 2 years of age, during which infants learn about the world through their senses and actions.