Excess Dopamine Activity in the Brains of Individuals with Schizophrenia

question 68

Multiple Choice

Excess dopamine activity in the brains of individuals with schizophrenia is believed to produce ______________,but not ________________.

• A)positive symptoms;negative symptoms
• B)negative symptoms;positive symptoms
• C)delusions;hallucinations
• D)hallucinations;delusions

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Definitions:

Disregard For Rights

A pattern of behavior that shows a lack of respect or concern for the rights and feelings of others, often seen in antisocial personality disorder.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder in which an individual displays a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Once called hysterical personality disorder.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of an individual's culture.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A psychiatric disorder where the individual persistently fails to respect moral principles and is apathetic towards others' rights and sentiments.