PSYC 121 Ch 15

Front

What is the primary function of antipsychotic medication?

Back

Antipsychotic medication primarily functions to decrease the amount of dopamine being formed by blocking dopamine receptors.

Front

Which disorder is primarily treated with antipsychotic medication?

Back

Schizophrenia.

Front

What was a common treatment for mental illness in the 18th century?

Back

Trepanation, which involved drilling a hole into one’s skull.

Front

What misconception about mental illness was prevalent before the 18th century?

Back

Mental illness was often associated with witchcraft and possession of evil spirits.

Front

What is the definition of 'treatment' in the context of psychological disorders?

Back

Treatment refers to the variety of strategies that are used to help people manage their psychological disorders.

Front

What type of therapy emphasizes the uniqueness of individuals?

Back

Humanistic Therapy.

Front

What is a key role of a psychiatrist?

Back

A psychiatrist assesses and treats psychological disorders and prescribes medications.

Front

What is the significance of Freudian therapeutic techniques in the history of mental health treatment?

Back

Freudian therapeutic techniques, such as psychoanalysis, were not commonly used before the 18th century.

Front

What is the role of mental asylums in the history of mental health treatment?

Back

Mental asylums were used to isolate people with mental disorders from the rest of society.

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What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Back

A psychologist typically provides therapy and counseling, while a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.