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Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 6 Problem 17TY

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Solution 1

Depression is more common in the people who experienced trauma like loss of spouse or close relatives and in the people with serious illness. As many as 20 percent of the individuals experience depression at some point of aging. This is more common in women than men.

This can be treated by cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, antidepressant medication or in combination of these treatments.

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First generation antidepressants include MAOI and TCA. These are also called the traditional drugs but have very adverse effects and also develop high blood pressure.

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Hence the option a, c and d are not correct.

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Second generation antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). These are very efficacious than the first generation as these have fewer and milder side effects like sexual problems, headache nausea and sleep during the night.

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Hence the correct option is .