Ever since she was mugged a month ago, Mona experiences acute anxiety when she leaves her apartment. Her doctor writes a prescription for a drug to temporarily reduce her anxiety, but he tells Mona that she may need to see a therapist because taking this type of drug over a long period is not the treatment of choice. What type of drug was most likely prescribed by Mona's doctor?
a. Antipsychotic
b. Lithium carbonate
c. Tranquilizer
d. Antidepressant
Answer: c. Tranquilizer
Psychology
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a. empathy b. Machiavellianism c. lust d. extraversion
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