Janelle Experiences Difficulty Sleeping and Is Seeking Medical Help for Her

question 89

Multiple Choice

Janelle experiences difficulty sleeping and is seeking medical help for her lengthy episodes of depression and loss of energy.Effective prescription drugs for treating these symptoms would most likely be designed to increase the availability of the neurotransmitter

• A) GABA.
• B) ACh.
• C) serotonin.
• D) dopamine.

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Definitions:

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, often affecting the central nervous system to induce relaxation.

Anxiety-Related Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear.

Talking Cure

A term often associated with psychoanalytic therapy, emphasizing the importance of verbal expression of conflictual thoughts and feelings.

Sigmund Freud

Known for developing theories about the unconscious mind and the mechanism of repression, Freud's work contributed to the understanding of human psychology and behavior.