Drug Therapy (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What type of approach does drug therapy represent for managing stress?
What type of approach does drug therapy represent for managing stress?
Physiological approach
What are the two main categories of drugs prescribed for stress management?
What are the two main categories of drugs prescribed for stress management?
Benzodiazepines and beta blockers
What is GABA in the brain?
What is GABA in the brain?
The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter
How do benzodiazepines enhance GABA's effect?
How do benzodiazepines enhance GABA's effect?
Keep chloride channels open longer
Which system do beta blockers primarily target?
Which system do beta blockers primarily target?
Sympathetic nervous system
What do beta blockers prevent from stimulating receptors?
What do beta blockers prevent from stimulating receptors?
Adrenaline and noradrenaline
Why are beta blockers suitable for performers and musicians?
Why are beta blockers suitable for performers and musicians?
Reduce anxiety without affecting cognition
What are paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines?
What are paradoxical reactions to benzodiazepines?
Outcomes opposite to expected effects
How long should benzodiazepines ideally be prescribed according to Ashton (2005)?
How long should benzodiazepines ideally be prescribed according to Ashton (2005)?
Two to four weeks
What is a fundamental limitation of drug therapy for stress?
What is a fundamental limitation of drug therapy for stress?
Addresses symptoms not underlying causes