The Nixon Administration

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Nixon Administration:

• A) created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
• B) was not interested in enlarging the federal government with new agencies other than the EPA.
• C) did not support the Endangered Species Act, which was vetoed by Nixon but survived with a congressional override.
• D) A and C

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Definitions:

Shock Therapy

Shock therapy, or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, particularly severe depression.

Severe Depression

A form of depression that is more intense and persistent, leading to significant impairments in daily functioning.

Somatoform Disorders

Somatoform Disorders are a group of psychological conditions where a person experiences physical symptoms that have no identifiable physical cause, suggesting that they may be linked to mental health factors.