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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

The neuro-transmitter linked with anxiety disorders is :

Options:

Dopamine

Serotonin

Gamma aminobutyric acid

Adrenaline

Correct Answer:

Gamma aminobutyric acid

Explanation:

Anxiety disorders have been linked to low activity of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), schizophrenia to excess activity of dopamine, and depression to low activity of serotonin schizophrenia to excess activity of dopamine, and depression to low activity of serotonin.