Test Bank to accompany Psychopharmacology, Third Edition Meyer • Quenzer

Multiple Choice 1. Which statement about methods of research in neurobehavioral pharmacology is false? a. Use of scientific method and critical reading of literature are necessary skills. b. Methods focus only on the molecular level, not the whole organism. c. Researchers must be able to quantify changes in behavior, mood, and thinking. d. Many studies require images of neurotransmitters and receptors in the living brain. Answer: b Textbook Reference: Research Methods for Evaluating the Brain and Behavior 2. Which statement about the importance of behavioral measures in psychopharmacology is false? a. Behavioral measures use observational measures, which are the most reliable and valid approaches. b. Behavioral measures are used for developing animal models of psychiatric disorders. c. Behavioral measures are used for screening newly-developed drug molecules in preclinical trials. d. Behavioral measures aid in understanding the neurochemical basis of behavior. Answer: a