Why Would a Dopamine Blocker Be Prescribed to Someone with Tourette's

question 121

Multiple Choice

Why would a dopamine blocker be prescribed to someone with Tourette's syndrome or other involuntary behaviors?

• A) The dopamine system also facilitates motor control.
• B) The dopamine blocker would block the rewarding aspects of involuntary behavior.
• C) The dopamine blocker would block negative reinforcement feedback loops.
• D) The dopamine system is involved in speech production.

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