The Symptom of Schizophrenia Most Likely to Be Relieved by Antipsychotic

question 127

Multiple Choice

The symptom of schizophrenia most likely to be relieved by antipsychotic drugs is:

• A) delusions.
• B) flat affect.
• C) lack of speech.
• D) lack of purpose.

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Definitions:

Electroencephalography

Electroencephalography is a diagnostic method used to measure and record the electrical activity of the brain.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used to treat depression.

Lesioning

A method used in neuroscience research involving the removal or destruction of part of the brain to study the effects on behavior or function.

Dopamine-Releasing Neurons

Nerve cells in the brain responsible for releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of movement and emotional responses.