Excess Dopamine Activity in the Brains of Individuals with Schizophrenia

question 68

Multiple Choice

Excess dopamine activity in the brains of individuals with schizophrenia is believed to produce ______________,but not ________________.

• A)positive symptoms;negative symptoms
• B)negative symptoms;positive symptoms
• C)delusions;hallucinations
• D)hallucinations;delusions

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Definitions:

Unconscious Thoughts

Mental processes that influence behaviors and decisions without the individual's awareness.

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists who focus on individual potential and stress the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Behavior Analysis

The scientific study of principles of learning and behavior, focusing on objectively observable behaviors and disregarding mental activities.

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual, distinguishing one person from another.