If you had 10 typical antipsychotic drugs, the one that was most effective in treating schizophrenia would be the one that __________.

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Schizophrenia has been linked to an overactivity of dopamine in certain parts of the brain. Blocking dopamine-sensitive receptors can help to reduce this overactivity and alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia. The other choices, such as leaving dopamine-sensitive receptor sites alone or stimulating them, would likely exacerbate symptoms. Allowing endorphins to increase may have some positive effects on mood, but it is not a primary method of treating schizophrenia.

If You Had 10 Typical Antipsychotic Drugs, the One That