<p>What is the study of drug effects on mind and behavior? Why did the resident population of U>S> state and county mental hospitals drastically decrease? What is the double-blind-technique? What types of disorders do antipsychotic drugs treat? Do antipsychotic drugs have the most effect on positive or negative symptoms of schizophrenia? Give an example of an antipsychotic drug. What neurotransmitter’s activity is blocked by antipsychotic drugs? The long-term use of antipsychotic drugs can produce the neurotoxic effect of ______. Describe the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia Give an example of a new-generation antipsychotic drug Give an example of an antianxiety (anxiolytic) drug. If a heavy user of antianxiety drugs stops using the drugs, what withdrawal symptoms might they face? What is the new standard drug treatment for anxiety disorders? Antidepressants work by increasing the availability of what two neurotransmitters? List three of the most popular antidepressants. Describe what is meant by: “antidepressants work as selective-serotonin-reuptake- inhibitors”. How long does it take for the full effects of antidepressants to be felt? What is a viable alternative to taking drugs or seeking psychotherapy for mild to moderate depression? Which psychotherapy approach in combination with drugs has been shown to be effective in dealing with depression? Explain: the regression to normal called spontaneous recovery often occurs in depressed patients. T/F There seems to be a powerful placebo effect when taking antidepressants. T/F It seems that perhaps antidepressants increase suicide risk in the short run, but lower it in the long run for children and teens. What simple salt is an effective mood-stabilizing drug to treat bipolar disorder? What drug, formerly used to treat epilepsy is effective in treating bipolar disorder?</p>