Which of the following is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter that keeps emotion and behavior under control?

A. Serotonin
B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C. Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine


Answer: B

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The nurse would assess that an individual who displays stagnation, boredom, and interpersonal impoverishment has not successfully completed Erikson's stage of:

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