At times, Stanley feels more anxious than usual. When Stanley feels like this, it affects his functioning. If a psychiatrist prescribed Stanley medicine to help with his anxiety during these times, that medicine would MOST likely address which neurotransmitter?
A) dopamine
B) GABA
C) acetylcholine
D) serotonin

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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, known to play a key role in regulating anxiety. Medications aimed at reducing anxiety often target the GABA system to increase its inhibitory effects and decrease neuronal excitability.

At Times, Stanley Feels More Anxious Than Usual