Loose Leaf For Essentials Of Understanding Psychol Format: Loose-leaf
Loose Leaf For Essentials Of Understanding Psychol Format: Loose-leaf
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ISBN: 9781260194616
Author: FELDMAN
Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Publishers
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Chapter 42, Problem 1E
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To explain: Whether the statement “antipsychotic drugs have provided effective, long-term, and complete cures for schizophrenia” is true or false.

Introduction: Psychotherapy is treatment of individuals through psychological methods used to help the person change and overcome their problems in a preferred way. The main aim of this treatment is to maintain the mental health and well-being of the individual. Several anti-psychotics are medication used to manage psychosis.

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Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer: The statement is false.

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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder which is characterized by abnormal social behavior and inability to understand reality. Anti-psychotics are medications used to treat psychosis like schizophrenia. They are used to relieve or control the symptoms of psychosis in an effective manner, but cannot be cured by these medications. Prolonged intake of anti-psychotics can cause side-effects such as involuntary movement disorders, metabolic syndrome, and gynecomastia. Hence, the statement is false.

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