Benzodiazepines Have Been Shown to Reduce Indices of Fear and Anxiety

question 33

Multiple Choice

Benzodiazepines have been shown to reduce indices of fear and anxiety in the

• A) elevated-plus-maze test.
• B) risk-assessment test.
• C) defensive-burying test.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously, leading to a state of mental discomfort that individuals strive to reduce.

Self-Serving Bias

A common tendency for people to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational influences when explaining others' behavior.

Self-Perception Theory

The hypothesis that individuals determine their attitudes and preferences by interpreting the meaning of their own behavior.