Administration of phencyclidine (PCP) induces a spectrum of psychotic symptoms (disorganized thinking, hallucinations and delusions, flat affect, and social withdrawal) that characterize patients with schizophrenia.

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PCP is known to induce symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia, including both positive symptoms (like hallucinations and delusions) and negative symptoms (such as flat affect and social withdrawal), making it a useful model for studying the disorder.

Administration of Phencyclidine (PCP) Induces a Spectrum of Psychotic Symptoms