As the New Field of _____ Advances, It May Help

question 450

Multiple Choice

As the new field of _____ advances, it may help doctors overcome the trial-and-error nature of prescribing not only antidepressants, but other psychotropic medications as well.

• A) pharmacogenetics.
• B) contingency management.
• C) psychoneuroleptics.
• D) psychopharmacology.

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Definitions:

Cone Angle

The angle formed between the outer surfaces of a cone, measured at its widest part.

Bevel Gears

Gears designed with angled teeth so they can transmit motion between intersecting shafts, typically at a right angle.

Intersecting Shafts

Shafts that cross each other at any angle other than 90 degrees, often requiring special joint or coupling to transmit power.

Pitch Diameter

The diameter of an imaginary cylindrical surface that runs through the thread of a screw or gear, where this surface would make equal divisions between the peaks and valleys of the threads.