Sal's psychiatrist wrote a prescription for him and warned him not to eat a long list of foods, including cheese and chocolate. If Sal's diagnosis is depression, what type of drug is likely to have been prescribed?

a. tricyclics
b. MAO inhibitors
c. anticonvulsants
d. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Answer: b.

Psychology

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A. having brown eyes is a contributory factor for depression B. the gene for depression is probably located near the gene for eye color C. eye color and depression are probably caused by the same gene D. others believe that people with brown eyes are more depressed than those with blue eyes

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Babita believes that her nursing relationship with her baby is absolutely essential to her child's well-being, and that it will have a powerful impact on her overall relationship with her child. Based on this outlook, Babita's views with regard to the attachment process are most similar to those of

a. Harlow. b. Bandura. c. Freud. d. Ainsworth.

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