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Operant Conditioning: Shaping and Reinforcement Principles

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What is the primary goal of biomedical therapy in treating psychological disorders?

To change the individual's behavior

To develop a new treatment approach

To understand the underlying causes of the disorder

To alleviate symptoms of the disorder (correct)

Which type of medication is used to reduce psychotic symptoms, and is often used in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Mood stabilizers

Antipsychotic medications (correct)

Antianxiety medications

Antidepressant medications

What is a potential drawback of antipsychotic medications?

They can only be used in combination with psychotherapy

They can cure schizophrenia

They can produce unwanted side effects, such as dry mouth and weight gain (correct)

They can eliminate all symptoms of the disorder

What is the primary difference between typical and atypical antipsychotic medications?

Atypical antipsychotics block dopamine receptors in specific brain regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax?

To alleviate symptoms of anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

They target specific serotonin pathways in the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

It can alleviate symptoms of depression quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

It can produce long-term memory loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

To stimulate specific regions of the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)?

It can provide brief, intermittent electrical stimulation to the brain Signup and view all the answers