What Is the First Step in Treating an Amnesic Disorder

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Multiple Choice

What is the first step in treating an amnesic disorder?

• A) Prevent further deterioration
• B) Remove any conditions contributing to the amnesia such as alcohol or exposure to toxins
• C) Relaxation techniques
• D) Administer medication and/or ginkgo biloba

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Mood

A general psychological condition that characterizes an individual’s experience and emotional orientation for hours or even days. Considerably less specific than an emotion.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist and geologist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution, especially the theory of natural selection.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.