What Is the Current Legal Status of Phencyclidine (PCP) in the United

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Multiple Choice

What is the current legal status of phencyclidine (PCP) in the United States?

• A) Veterinarians can use it in animal surgery.
• B) It is illegal to manufacture or sell it.
• C) It is manufactured by Parke, Davis and Company for use as an anesthetic during human surgery.
• D) It is legally manufactured but only for overseas sales.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A set of small, almond-shaped clusters of nuclei in the brain involved in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets an event or situation that leads to specific emotional reactions.

Physiological Arousal

Involves the activation of the body's state, preparing an individual for action and is often linked to emotional responses.

Emotional Response

A person's immediate and spontaneous reaction to a stimulus, which could be feelings of happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.