People with __________ symptoms of schizophrenia, associated with excesses of dopamine, have somewhat better functioning than people with __________ symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as hallucinations and delusions, are associated with excess levels of dopamine in the brain. People with these symptoms typically have better overall functioning and respond better to antipsychotic medication than those with negative symptoms, such as apathy and social withdrawal, which are associated with reduced dopamine levels.

People with __________ Symptoms of Schizophrenia, Associated with Excesses of Dopamine