Which scenario provides evidence supporting the serotonin deficiency hypothesis?
A) Mice administered PCPA show a decrease in aggressive behavior.
B) A person with impulsive aggression is prescribed a relatively high dose of an SSRI, which reduces this behavior.
C) Mice are fed a diet high in tryptophan and show an increase in aggressive behavior.
D) A person with impulsive aggression is treated with ATD, which reduces this behavior.

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This scenario provides evidence supporting the serotonin deficiency hypothesis because impulsive aggression is reduced through the use of an SSRI, which increases serotonin levels.

Which Scenario Provides Evidence Supporting the Serotonin Deficiency Hypothesis