Which of the Following Statements Reflects "Circumstantial Evidence" for the Dopamine

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects "circumstantial evidence" for the dopamine theory of schizophrenia?

• A)Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) act as dopamine agonists, increasing the amount of dopamine in the brain.
• B)Antipsychotic drugs (neuroleptics) can produce symptoms similar to those of Parkinson's disease (a disorder due to insufficient dopamine).
• C)The drug L-dopa, a dopamine agonist, is used to treat schizophrenic symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.
• D)Amphetamines, which activate dopamine, can lessen psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia.

---

Definitions:

Industry Versus Inferiority

The fourth stage of psychosocial development in Erikson’s theory, occurring in middle childhood. Mastery of tasks leads to a sense of industry, whereas failure produces feelings of inferiority.

8-Year-Old

Refers to someone or something that is at the stage of being eight years in age, often relating to the developmental stage in children.

Social Cognition

Development of children’s understanding of the relationship between the self and others.

Psychoanalysis

A method of treating psychological disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind, developed by Sigmund Freud.