An Administrative Rule May Be Arbitrary and Capricious If the Agency

question 13

True/False

An administrative rule may be arbitrary and capricious if the agency failed to provide a rational explanation for its decision.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in the regulation of numerous physiological processes.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

Tranquilizers

Medications designed to reduce tension or anxiety without inducing sleep.

Nocebos

Negative health effects that result from the mere belief or expectation that something is harmful, even if it contains no active ingredients or harmful properties.