A medical researcher develops a drug that decreases symptoms of depression and other mood disorders. This drug would be classified as:

A) psychogenic.
B) somatogenic.
C) psychotropic.
D) somatotropic.

Psychotropic

Referring to drugs that affect a person's mental state, commonly used to treat psychiatric disorders.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a range of physical and emotional problems.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health disorders that primarily affect a person's emotional state, resulting in periods of excessive happiness, sadness, or fluctuations between the two.