Benzodiazepines, or 'Minor' Tranquillisers Such as Valium and Librium, Are

question 170

Multiple Choice

Benzodiazepines, or 'minor' tranquillisers such as Valium and Librium, are effective in reducing the symptoms of

• A)depression.
• B)anxiety.
• C)schizophrenia.
• D)hysteria.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally triggers a reflexive or involuntary response without the need for prior learning.

Classical Conditioning

The educational practice of regularly associating two stimuli together; a response that starts out being elicited by the second stimulus is in time elicited by only the first stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

A spontaneous, innate response to a stimulus that happens without previous learning or conditioning.