The neuroleptic drugs introduced in the 1950s affect primarily the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, which include all of the following EXCEPT .

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Neuroleptic drugs primarily target positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, and agitation. Social deficits are considered negative symptoms and are not directly targeted by neuroleptic drugs.

The Neuroleptic Drugs Introduced in the 1950s Affect Primarily the Positive