The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia was developed in part due to research on the effects of psychoactive drugs in the brain.Drugs that _____ dopamine activity in mesolimbic areas of the brain are associated with a reduction in _____ symptoms of schizophrenia such as _____.
A)enhance;negative;hallucinations
B)reduce;positive;delusions
C)enhance;positive;social withdrawal
D)reduce;negative;poverty of speech

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The dopamine hypothesis proposes that an overactive dopamine system in the mesolimbic pathway of the brain is responsible for the positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations. Drugs that reduce dopamine activity in this pathway have been shown to reduce these symptoms. Therefore, out of the given choices, B is the best option as it suggests a reduction in positive symptoms of schizophrenia such as delusions.

The Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia Was Developed in Part Due