Why Is Blocking Dopamine Synapses to Relieve Schizophrenic Symptoms Not

question 112

Multiple Choice

Why is blocking dopamine synapses to relieve schizophrenic symptoms not a strong clue about the underlying problem?

• A) It only works for about 10-15% of all patients.
• B) It takes 2-3 weeks to affect a behavioral change.
• C) It only works for about 2-3 weeks.
• D) Schizophrenics produce too much dopamine.

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