Which of the Following Is True Concerning Barbiturates

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning barbiturates?

• A) Barbiturates are highly effective in treating depression with little or no side effects
• B) Research indicates that barbiturates are the drug of choice for middle-class European housewives and are frequently over-prescribed
• C) Barbiturates are extremely addictive but studies indicate they are useful in inducing relaxation and sleep
• D) No biological relationship exists between the use of barbiturates and anxiety

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Settings

Environments or circumstances that occur naturally without any manipulation or intervention by researchers.

Aggression

Refers to behaviors or attitudes that are hostile, harmful, or confrontational, often resulting from frustration or provocation.

Innate Drives

Fundamental biological or psychological impulses inherent in all individuals from birth, driving behaviors such as hunger, thirst, or the need for social connection.

Genetically Transmitted

Characteristics or conditions that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.