AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These depress central nervous system activity. Examples include Xanax and Valium.
A
Mood-stabilizing medication
B
Antidepressant medication
C
Antianxiety medication
D
Antipsychotic medication
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Benzodiazepines. Sometimes called “benzos, ” benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants that are prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, convulsions, and other acute stress reactions. Common benzos include Valium, Xanax, and Ativan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of central nervous system depressants are benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and certain sleep medicines. Central nervous system depressants are sometimes called sedatives or tranquilizers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xanax is a prescription central nervous system (CNS) depressant. CNS depressants include sedatives, tranquilizers, and hypnotics that slow brain activity. They are prescribed to treat anxiety, panic, acute stress reactions, and sleep disorders.

Detailed explanation-4: -A depressant is a psychoactive drug that reduces the activity of the CNS.

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