Drugs that block dopamine reduce the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as delusions and hallucinations. These drugs therefore lessen the _____ symptoms of the disorder.

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The positive symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Drugs that block dopamine help to reduce these positive symptoms. The options A, B, and C are not the most accurate choices as the primary symptoms refer to the underlying causes of the disorder, secondary symptoms refer to the consequences of the disorder, and negative symptoms refer to a lack of normal function such as flat affect, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal.

Drugs That Block Dopamine Reduce the Psychotic Symptoms of Schizophrenia