ASWB Social Work Clinical

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Of the following types of studies, which are concerned with the effects of drugs on behavior, thought, perception, or mood?
  1. Pharmaceutical studies
  2. Psychopharmacological studies
  3. Psychoactive studies
  4. Chemical reactions
Explanation
Answer: B - Psychopharmacology refers to the study of drug-induced changes in thinking, mood and behavior. The most widely studied drugs are those available for treatment of mental disorders. Psychopharmacology is primarily focused on chemical interactions with the brain.
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