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ch 9 definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anxiety | Is a normal response to stress, but when it becomes excessive or chronic, it can interfere with daily life. |
| Panic Disorders | characterize by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks – sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort |
| Phobias | are intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to significant distress and avoidance behavior |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both |
| Sedation | Reduction of activity and simple anxiety |
| Hypnotic Dose | Inducing Sleep |
| GABA | neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter: Its main function is to reduce neuronal excitability and inhibit excessive nerve activity. GABA produces a calming effect |