Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

15. Treatment

Biological Therapies

Psychology

15. Treatment

Biological Therapies

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Multiple Choice

If a patient presents with hallucinations, blunted affect, and delusions, which medication is a psychiatrist likely to prescribe?

Atypical antipsychotic.

Tranquilizer.

Lithium.

SSRI.

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Identify the symptoms presented in the problem: hallucinations, blunted affect, and delusions. These symptoms are characteristic of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.

Understand the purpose of each medication option provided: Atypical antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic symptoms, tranquilizers are typically used for anxiety or agitation, lithium is used for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder, and SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

Match the symptoms to the appropriate medication class: Since the symptoms are psychotic in nature, the most relevant medication class would be antipsychotics.

Differentiate between typical and atypical antipsychotics: Atypical antipsychotics are preferred over typical antipsychotics because they are effective in treating both positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) and negative symptoms (e.g., blunted affect) with fewer side effects.

Conclude that the psychiatrist is most likely to prescribe an atypical antipsychotic based on the alignment of the symptoms with the medication's purpose and effectiveness.