What are the major classes of drugs used to treat depression?
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Older (first generation) tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil are slow acting, have many side effects, and can be dangerous in overdose. (2) MAO inhibitors like Nardil require a restricted diet because they can interact with certain food chemicals; they are also slow acting. (3) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac and Paxil have fewer side effects than other drugs used to treat depression. They are slow acting, safer in overdose, and expensive.
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Which part of the personality is in charge in the well-adjusted adult personality?
a) Ego b) Superego c) Ego-ideal d) Id
What two relationship problems have researchers found that are associated with various mental disorders?
A. lying and cheating B. conflict and anger C. insecurity and lack of self-confidence D. jealousy and anger