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PSYC 251V
Chapter 3 - Models of Psychopathology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neurons | support cells in the brain |
| Synapse | separates one neuron from the next |
| Brain Circuits | a network of particular brain structures that work together, triggering each other into action to produce behavior |
| Psychotropic Medications | drugs that mainly affect emotions and thought processes |
| Antianxiety Drugs | help reduce tension and anxiety |
| Antidepressant Drugs | help improve the functioning of people with depression and certain other disorders |
| Antibipolar Drugs | help steady the moods of those with a bipolar disorder |
| Antipsychotic Drugs | help reduce the confusion, hallucinations, and delusions that often accompany psychosis |