A person who is addicted to sedative drugs is incarcerated. Because sedatives are no longer available, the person experiences unpleasant arousal and agitation. Which term best describes this reaction?

a. A hallucination
b. Withdrawal
c. Euphoric high
d. Agonism


b. Withdrawal

Withdrawal occurs when sedatives are no longer available, and the person experiences unpleasant arousal and agitation.

Psychology

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c. Good looks: Attractive people are happier in all ways than less attractive people. d. Age: Young adults are the happiest, and happiness gradually declines.

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a. psychoanalytic theories c. humanistic theories b. cognitive theories d. social cognitive theories

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Deanna thinks the everyone receiving food assistance should get jobs and stop being so lazy. This is an example of contemptuous prejudice.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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