The Human Brain
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Who was the first person to suggest that dreams are a reflection of our unconscious desires?
Sigmund Freud
Which mental health disorder is characterized by a persistent fear of being away from home or loved ones?
Agoraphobia
Commonly used class of anti-depressants
SSRI's
Most common form of therapy
Psychotherapy
What is the largest part of the human brain?
The cerebrum
Who is known as the father of modern psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
What percentage of the world's population is affected by mental health disorders?
25%
What was the first antidepressant medication?
Imipramine
What type of therapy is the first line of treatment for ADHD?
Behavior
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger?
Hypothalamus
Who was the first person to describe the "phenomenon" of the inferiority complex?
Alfred Adler
What mental disorder is associated with the highest risk for suicide?
Borderline Personality Disorder
What is the most expensive mental health drug on the market?
Clozapine (i.e., clozaril, versacloz)
What is the most expensive therapy form per session?
Psychoanalysis
What chemical in the brain is associated with pleasure?
Dopamine
Who was the first psychologist to discuss the concept of self-actualization?
Abraham Maslow
Which mental disorder is most commonly associated with genius-level IQ?
Bipolar Disorder
Class of medications used to treat disorders such as ADHD, and narcolepsy.
Stimulants
A psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories
EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
What is the term for the “fight or flight” response triggered by the sympathetic nervous system?
Stress Response
What was the first university to offer a degree in Psychology?
Harvard
What was the first mental illness to be recognized by the American Psychiatric Association?
Melancholia (now known as depression)
Top ranked pharmaceutical company in the US?
Johnson & Johnson
What is the most expensive treatment for mental disorders?
DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)