lurasidone

n. an atypical antipsychotic of the benzoisothiazol derivative class that is thought possibly to exert its effect by acting as a serotonin 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. U.S. trade name: Latuda.

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November 16th 2024

assignment therapy

a technique used in group therapy to enhance cohesiveness and communication among the participants so as to obtain maximum therapeutic benefit. A sociometric test is administered to determine the patterns of intermember relations within the group as a whole, and these patterns are then used to assign individuals to smaller, more focused groups. [articulated by Jacob L. Moreno]