Clinical Psychology
What role do benzodiazepines play in managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
How could we design an experiment to determine if exercise increases endorphin release in our brains?
Which of the following best represents a potential counterargument to the use of pharmacological intervention as the primary treatment for mental disorders?
What consideration might a psychologist prioritize when formulating an intervention strategy for a patient showing signs of severe anxiety and has shown resistance to pharmacological treatments?
A neurologist recommends a treatment that includes implanting electrodes in specific areas within a patient's brain to manage severe obsessive-compulsive disorder; what is this procedure called?
What type of medication increases the availability of norepinephrine or serotonin in synapses?
What is a common criticism of relying too heavily on biological treatments for mental disorders?
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What type of drug, commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, works by increasing the neurotransmitter GABA's inhibitory effects in the central nervous system?
How can we investigate whether chronic stress leads to permanent changes in brain structure?
What procedure is typically seen as a last resort treatment for severe depression that has not responded to other treatments?