Benzodiazepines are believed to be effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder because they mimic the effect of ______ at certain receptor sites in the brain.

A) GABA
B) dopamine
C) acetylcholine
D) serotonin


Ans: A) GABA

Psychology

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a. she has had obsessive-compulsive disorder b. she might have been worried about having a panic attack c. she had never had any problems with anxiety before d. she had symptoms that came on suddenly without any apparent reason

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_____ refers to one's motivation for sexual behavior and pleasure

a. Libido b. Excitement c. Orgasm d. Cybersex

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The decision aid in which people fill in a matrix is called the

(a) heuristic approach (b) algorithmic approach (c) reinforcement theory (d) crisis management technique (e) Decisional Balance Sheet

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Research conducted by Andy Meltzoff supports the conclusion that infants have the ability to imitate live facial expressions from what age?

a. from birth b. one month old c. six months old d. nine months old

Psychology