Module

- Text 1
Depression is an illness of brain circuitry and chemistry that
causes and is caused by changes in mood, thinking, and behavior.
Behavioral activation is a type of talk therapy that helps patients
free themselves from negative mood spirals by identifying a
connection between actions and emotions, and gradually add
small and enjoyable actions back into their lives. The process
decreases avoidance, bolsters peer connection, and improves
engagement in activities. This non-intrusive solution takes time,
but is much healthier than covering the problem with medications.

Text2
Studies have shown that a single ketamine infusion can often
rapidly relieve depressive symptoms within hours in people
who have not responded to conventional antidepressants, which
typically take weeks or months to work. However, widespread use
of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression has raised concerns
about side effects, including feelings of floating, queasiness, visual
distortions, and numbness. These conditions occurred in at least
half of the participants of one study, but none persisted for more
than four hours. To overcome these problems, ongoing research is
necessary to develop a more practical rapid-acting antidepressant
that works in the brain similarly to ketamine.

Based on the texts, how would the author of Text 1 most likely
view the conclusion drawn by the author in the final sentence of
Text 2?

A) Agreement, because she knows most depression treatments are

insufficient
B) Reservation, because she promotes less invasive ways to
address depression
C) Confusion, because she feels that the drug does not need any
modification
D) Disapproval, because she contends that drug therapies are
unacceptable

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