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The Small Group of Nerve Cells in the Brain Involved

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The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the ________ and is part of the ________ system.


Definitions:

Conventional Antipsychotic

A category of antipsychotic drugs primarily used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, characterized by their dopamine-blocking effects.

Neuroleptic

A type of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in disorders like schizophrenia, characterized by its tranquilizing effects.

Side Effects

Side effects are unintended and usually adverse reactions or outcomes resulting from the application of a treatment, medication, or intervention.

Community Mental Health Act

A 1963 piece of U.S. legislation that aimed to provide federal funding for community mental health centers and research facilities to improve treatment and care for the mentally ill.

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