Current Theory Suggests That the Remarkable Success of Antipsychotic Drugs

question 54

Multiple Choice

Current theory suggests that the remarkable success of antipsychotic drugs in reducing schizophrenics' symptoms is due to the fact that these drugs

• A) depress activity in the central nervous system.
• B) inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
• C) produce major shifts in mood within a matter of days.
• D) reduce feelings of anxiety and tension.

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