Question

drugs that create feelings of calmness, reduce muscle tension, and lower sympathetic activity in the brain are called ______.

antipsychotics

anticonvulsants

neuroleptics

antianxiety drugs

Explanation:

Antipsychotics treat psychosis; anticonvulsants prevent seizures; neuroleptics are antipsychotics. Antianxiety drugs (anxiolytics) reduce anxiety, calmness, muscle tension, and lower sympathetic activity.

Answer:

D. antianxiety drugs