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12/08/10
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Psychology
11th Grade
12/09/2010

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Term
What disorder is drug treatment not effective?
Definition
Specific phobia
Term
Which psychotherapy is most beneficial for anxiety disorders?
Definition
Exposure therapy
Term
What is the most common drug used for anxiety?
Definition
Benzodiazopine
Term
What is a compulsion?
Definition
A ritual that alleviates anxiety.
Term
Exposure therapy is not effective for:
Definition
generalized anxiety
Term
What does PTSD stand for?
Definition
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Term
Who has the highest suicide rate?
Definition
White men in 70's
Term
Name one neurotransmitter associated with depression.
Definition
Serotonin
Term
Beck's Theory
Definition
Depressed people blame personal flaws for bad things that happen.
Term
What population has the highest percent of bipolar people?
Definition
Wealthier people
Term
Which drug is used for bipolar patients?
Definition
Lithium
Term
Unipolar
Definition

-either only manic or depressed

 

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