The Effectiveness of Valium in Treating GAD Supports the Hypothesis

question 7

Multiple Choice

The effectiveness of Valium in treating GAD supports the hypothesis that

• A) anxiety increases noradrenergic activity.
• B) a GABA deficiency underlies GAD.
• C) heightened autonomic arousal causes the anxiety of those with GAD.
• D) a serotonin deficiency underlies GAD.

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