Biological/Medical Treatment

Question 0

Antidepressants

Answer 0

Used to treat depression. There are two main types.

Question 1

Drug therapy (psychopharmacology)

Answer 1

Drugs can be effective but can also have negative side effects.

Question 2

SSRIs

Answer 2

Allow serotonin to stay in synapses; increase activity of serotonin. For example, Prozac.

Question 3

MAO inhibitors

Answer 3

Prevent breakdown of monoamine’s such as serotonin. For example, Nardil.

Question 4

Anxiolytics

Answer 4

Used to treat anxiety.

Question 5

Benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Tranquilizers. For example, Valium.

Question 6

Antipsychotics

Answer 6

Used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and agitation. For example, clozapine.

Question 7

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer 7

Treatment for major depression. Dr. uses electric shocks through brain hemispheres to induce seizures. Side effects include muscle aches and memory loss.

Question 8

Surgery

Answer 8

Treatment that physically changes the brain, such as prefrontal lobotomy.