Benzodiazepine drugs ________ by ________

a. increase anxiety; by promoting the release of serotonin in brain
b. reduce anxiety; enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA
c. treat phobias; sedating the person
d. treat alcoholism; creating feelings of euphoria
e. promote sleep; increasing nervous system activity


b. reduce anxiety; enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA

Psychology

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a. trichromatic theory. b. center-surround theory. c. opponent process theory. d. reconciliation theory.

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In Gottman's communication patterns, _____ involves constantly expressing negative evaluations of one's partner

a. contempt c. criticism b. defensiveness d. stonewalling

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According to Freud, the ego is the portion of the personality:

a. that is governed by inborn instinctual drives b. that induces people to act with reason and deliberation c. that motivates people to act in accordance with society's moral customs d. that is usually inactive but contains potentially accessible thoughts and memories

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Discuss the classical conditioning explanation of phobias. Give a hypothetical example, being sure to include the UCS, CS, UCR, and CR

What will be an ideal response?

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