Which term describes central nervous system depressants that are used to relieve anxiety?

a. opiates
b. hypnotics
c. analgesics
d. anxiolytics


Answer: d.

Psychology

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A. an inmate's right to refuse antipsychotic medication is not unconstitutional. B. an inmate does not have the right to question the treatment prescribed by treatment staff and seek a second opinion. C. an inmate has the right to question the treatment prescribed by treatment staff and to demand a second opinion. D. an inmate's right to refuse antipsychotic medication did not outweigh the state's need to administer it if there was a showing that the inmate posed a security risk.

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A. professional duty B. imperfect duty C. supererogatory action D. values-driven duty

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Fraternal twinning

A) occurs more often in Asian than Caucasian births. B) occurs more often among women whose mothers and sisters gave birth to fraternal twins. C) occurs less often among women who are overweight than among those with a slight body build. D) is less likely with each additional birth.

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