What are the primary limitations of drug therapy to treat psychological disorders?
Correct answer: E. a,b and c
- A. Not everyone responds to the drug
- B. Major side effects experienced by some patients
- C. Drug treatment does not help patients learn to cope with life experiences and stressors that contribute to the disorder
- D. There are no known limitations of drug therapy to treat psychological disorders
- E. a,b and c
Explanation
Drug therapy may fail for some patients, may produce serious side effects, and usually does not teach coping skills for the life stresses contributing to a disorder. Thus, statements a, b, and c together identify its main limitations.
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