Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains why insurance companies typically require psychotherapy to be considered medically necessary before providing coverage?
14. Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing Psychological Disorders
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about antidepressants is accurate?
A
Antidepressants are used to treat physical injuries by reducing inflammation in the nervous system.
B
Antidepressants are mainly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders by blocking dopamine receptors.
C
Antidepressants work by gradually decreasing psychotic symptoms and behaviors.
D
Antidepressants primarily work by increasing the availability of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, in the brain.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the primary function of antidepressants in psychology, which is to treat mood disorders such as depression and anxiety by affecting neurotransmitter levels in the brain.
Step 2: Recognize that antidepressants do not primarily treat physical injuries or inflammation; this is outside their main therapeutic use.
Step 3: Note that antidepressants are not mainly prescribed to block dopamine receptors; instead, they typically target neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine.
Step 4: Understand that antidepressants are not primarily used to decrease psychotic symptoms; that role is more associated with antipsychotic medications.
Step 5: Conclude that the accurate statement is that antidepressants work by increasing the availability of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
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