Discuss one disadvantage of developing a classification system for mental disorders
What will be an ideal response?
Multiple possible answers:
1. There is a loss of information when a classification scheme is applied to behavior, as
will happen when any single word is used to convey something as complex as a mental
disorder.
2. In addition, there may be some stigma attached to receiving a psychiatric diagnosis.
3. Stereotyping may occur, leading to incorrect assumptions about and expectations of an
individual who has received a psychiatric diagnosis.
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What is one reason that many critics argue that psychologists should not be given the right to directly prescribe medications to their psychotherapy clients?
A) Psychiatrists already have that privilege and therefore to give these privileges to psychologists would be redundant. B) Psychologists' training does not provide the knowledge for appropriately understanding the drug's potential effects. C) Psychopharmacotherapy has not proven to be as effective as the various psychotherapies. D) Drug companies will provide free samples that will get into the hands of drug addicts if we allow psychologists to prescribe directly.
The neurons of the lateral hypothalamus that release ___ help to stabilize the sleep and waking system, to prevent inappropriate switching into sleep
a. serotonin b. orexin c. glutamate d. histamine