What are three basic differences between the anxiolytic benzodiazepines (minor tranquilizers) and the conventional antipsychotics (major tranquilizers), in terms of their effects?
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Conventional antipsychotics specifically reduce the core symptoms of schizophrenia, induce a variety of extrapyramidal motor disturbances, increase muscle tone, decrease seizure thresholds, and do not produce effects that lead to drug abuse or dependence. Anxiolytic benzodiazepines sedate but are less effective in reducing the core symptoms of schizophrenia, do not induce extrapyramidal symptoms, decrease muscle tone, increase seizure thresholds, and can produce profound psychological dependence as well as severe withdrawal symptoms with chronic use.
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Which statement best characterizes the research conducted on adolescent masturbation
a. Ninety percent of boys have masturbated before the age of 13. b. Girls' reports of masturbation may be influenced by social desirability. c. Social desirability has impacted on boys' reported frequency of masturbation. d. None of these answers are correct.