As Discussed in Critical Thinking: Evaluating New Psychotherapies: the Case

question 464

Multiple Choice

As discussed in Critical Thinking: Evaluating New Psychotherapies: The Case of EMDR, eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy was originally developed for the treatment of:

• A) major depressive disorder.
• B) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• C) phobias.
• D) schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline that is secreted by the adrenal glands and increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, also acting as a hormone.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where an individual's mood or emotional state is transferred to others, influencing their feelings and behaviors.